vertical line
noun
a line that is perpendicular to the base of a surface or plane. Compare horizontal line.
vertical lines
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pluralof vertical line.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They argued that vertical lines on a 3D object create the appearance of depth, which would have a narrowing effect—possibly outweighing the Helmholtz illusion.
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2025
Composed entirely of vertical lines in subtly varying shades of gray, the painting is hard to see it first, like a passing shadow, or a dark smudge.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
Flashes of reflected golden light animate the static intersections of horizontal and vertical lines, further destabilizing the structure, while adding subtle wit: Lightning bolts charge the underlying storm cloud of gray paint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2022
Opened in 2018, the V&A is the antithesis of Discovery — no vertical lines in view, and clad in what looks like a grate from a pier.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2022
A total of 241 signs or letters was neatly divided by etched vertical lines into groups of several signs, possibly constituting words.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
