perpendicularly
adverb (from the adjective perpendicular)
Everyday
Straight up and down, or at a right angle (a square corner) to a line or surface. tree →
In the lessons
in a tale, oars held straight out from the boat's side, ready to go into the water
Examples
- The heroes had their oars held perpendicularly, ready to let fall into the water. tree →
Note
in maths, perpendicular lines meet at a right angle (90 degrees); this gives a shape, not a count, so it changes no amount
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