Dictionary definition of perpendicular

1. She drew a perpendicular line on the graph to show the limit.
2. The ladder leaned at a perpendicular angle against the tree.
3. The skateboard ramp had a perpendicular drop for added thrill.
4. The fence posts stood perfectly perpendicular to the ground.
5. The teacher explained the concept of perpendicular lines.
6. The mountain range had cliffs that were nearly perpendicular.
7. The shelf brackets were positioned at perpendicular angles.
8. The canyon walls rose steeply, almost perpendicular.
9. The sun's rays hit the water at a perpendicular angle.
10. The skyscraper had perpendicular beams supporting its structure.
11. The painter ensured the stripes were perfectly perpendicular.
12. The ship sailed toward the island at a perpendicular approach.
13. The flagpole stood tall and perpendicular in the breeze.
14. He adjusted the picture frame to make it hang perpendicular.
15. The walls of the building were perpendicular to each other.
16. The teacher drew a perpendicular line on the chalkboard.
17. The trees in the forest grew perpendicular to the slope.
18. The support beams were perpendicular to the ceiling.
19. The bridge spanned the river at a perpendicular angle.
20. The tower rose perpendicular to the skyline.
21. The fence posts were set perpendicular to the ground.
22. The floor joists were installed perpendicular to the wall studs.
23. The airplane descended perpendicular to the runway.
24. The crosswalk was painted perpendicular to the road.