be perpendicular

Examples (10)

• The axis of the moon will now be exactly perpendicular to that of the earth.
• Make sure the vertical support is perpendicular to the base.
• The new wall needs to be perfectly perpendicular to the existing structure.
• If two lines are perpendicular, they form a 90-degree angle.
• The architect ensured that all columns were perpendicular to the floor.
• He adjusted the camera so it was perpendicular to the subject.
• The flag pole must be absolutely perpendicular to the ground.
• The two beams will be perpendicular when joined at this angle.
• Is this shelf perpendicular to the wall? It looks a bit off.
• For stability, the legs of the table should be perpendicular to the tabletop.