Longitudinal
Pronunciation : Lon`gi*tu"di*nal
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. longitudinal.]
Definition : 1. Of or pertaining to longitude or length; as, longitudinal distance.
2. Extending in length; in the direction of the length; running lengthwise, as distinguished from transverse; as, the longitudinal diameter of a body. Cheyne.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Lon`gi*tu"di*nal
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A railway sleeper lying parallel with the rail.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913