Azimuth

['æzɪməθ] or ['æzəməθ]

Definition

(noun.) the azimuth of a celestial body is the angle between the vertical plane containing it and the plane of the meridian.

Edited by Juanita--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The quadrant of an azimuth circle.

(n.) An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object; as, the azimuth of a star; the azimuth or bearing of a line surveying.

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Definition

n. the arc of the horizon between the meridian of a place and a vertical circle passing through any celestial body.—adj. Az′imuthal pertaining to the azimuth.

Edited by Dwight