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cross |
an upright line or pole with a horizontal one across it. [1/10 definitions] |
division sign |
a mathematical sign made up of a small horizontal line with one dot above it and one dot below it ( ÷ ). It indicates that the number coming before it is to be divided by the number coming after it. |
grid |
parallel horizontal and vertical lines that cross each other to form squares of equal size. Grids are used to locate points on a map or to make diagrams. [1/2 definitions] |
horizontal |
If something is horizontal, it goes from side to side, not up and down. When people sleep, they usually lie in a horizontal position. |
ladder |
a pair of side pieces joined with horizontal bars called rungs, used for climbing. |
sill |
a horizontal strip or block serving as the bottom of a window or door frame. |
tread |
a surface on which one steps, such as the horizontal surface of a stair. [1/7 definitions] |
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