Altiplane
an elevated terrace or plateau sculptured by periglacial geomorphic processes.
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- Altiplano
a plateau region in South America, situated in the Andes of Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. (lowercase) Geology, . an elevated terrace or plateau sculptured by periglacial geomorphic processes. Contemporary Examples So, from his cell at Altiplano prison, El Chapo is trying a new approach. Could El Chapo Go Free? Michael Daly November 18, 2014 Historical […]
- Altissimo
very high. in altissimo, in the second octave above the treble staff. Historical Examples The rapidity of his execution, and the mellow sweetness of his altissimo notes, were unequalled. The Violin George Dubourg All the rest of the objects were as usual in plano; this was in alto, indeed in altissimo rilievo. Library Of The […]
- Altitude
the height of anything above a given planetary reference plane, especially above sea level on earth. extent or distance upward; height. Astronomy. the angular distance of a heavenly body above the horizon. Geometry. the perpendicular distance from the vertex of a figure to the side opposite the vertex. the line through the vertex of a […]
- Altitude chamber
a chamber for simulating the conditions of air pressure and temperature for a given altitude in order to test the behavior of people and equipment in such an environment.
- Altitude dial
an adjustable sundial utilizing the altitude of the sun, at a given latitude and time of year, as a means of telling the time. Historical Examples The altitude dial’s finger almost jumped from forty thousand to thirty-five. Hawk Carse Anthony Gilmore The altitude dial’s pointer reached for one thousand and slid past. Hawk Carse Anthony […]