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longitudinal

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adj/ˌlɒŋ.ɡɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəl//ˌlɔŋ.ɡɪˈtʃʉw.dɪ.nəl//ˌlɔn.dʒɪˈtu.dɪ.nəl/
  1. 1

    Running across a set direction of an object.not-comparable

    • The motion about the longitudinal axis of an airplane is called roll.
  2. 2

    Running across a set direction of an object.; Running in the direction of the long axis of a body.not-comparable

    • The units have transverse seats, two and three astride the passageway with single or double longitudinal seats alongside the two entrance vestibules in each car.
    • The third rotation is about the longitudinal axis of the thigh.
  3. 3

    Relating to the geographical longitude.not-comparable

    • The longitudinal position of a ship refers to its angular distance east or west from the prime meridian.
  4. 4

    Of a study, sampling data over time rather than merely once.not-comparable

    • longitudinal studies
noun/ˌlɒŋ.ɡɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəl//ˌlɔŋ.ɡɪˈtʃʉw.dɪ.nəl//ˌlɔn.dʒɪˈtu.dɪ.nəl/
  1. 1

    Any longitudinal piece, as in shipbuilding etc.

  2. 2

    A railway sleeper lying parallel with the rail.

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