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Cross-spall :: Cross-spall (n.) One of the temporary wooden braces, placed horizontally across a frame to hold it in position until the deck beams are in; a cross-pawl..

Inclinnometer :: Inclinnometer (n.) An apparatus to determine the inclination of the earth's magnetic force to the plane of the horizon; -- called also inclination compass, and dip circle..

Nonagesimal :: Nonagesimal (n.) The middle or highest point of the part of the ecliptic which is at any given moment above the horizon. It is the ninetieth degree of the ecliptic, reckoned from the points in which it is intersected by the horizon..

Bending :: Bending (n.) The marking of the clothes with stripes or horizontal bands.

Orisont :: Orisont (n.) Horizon.

Joist :: "Joist (n.) A piece of timber laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed; -- called, according to its position or use, binding joist, bridging joist, ceiling joist, trimming joist, etc. See Illust. of Double-framed floor, under Double, a..

Plate :: Plate (n.) A horizontal timber laid upon a wall, or upon corbels projecting from a wall, and supporting the ends of other timbers; also used specifically of the roof plate which supports the ends of the roof trusses or, in simple work, the feet of the rafters..

Orbiculate :: Orbiculate (n.) That which is orbiculate; especially, a solid the vertical section of which is oval, and the horizontal section circular..

Heave :: Heave (n.) A horizontal dislocation in a metallic lode, taking place at an intersection with another lode..

Ledgment :: Ledgment (n.) A string-course or horizontal suit of moldings, such as the base moldings of a building..

Trestletree :: Trestletree (n.) One of two strong bars of timber, fixed horizontally on the opposite sides of the masthead, to support the crosstrees and the frame of the top; -- generally used in the plural..

Cromlech :: Cromlech (n.) A monument of rough stones composed of one or more large ones supported in a horizontal position upon others. They are found chiefly in countries inhabited by the ancient Celts, and are of a period anterior to the introduction of Christianity into these countries..

Roundabout :: Roundabout (n.) A horizontal wheel or frame, commonly with wooden horses, etc., on which children ride; a merry-go-round..

Thrust :: Thrust (n.) The force or pressure of one part of a construction against other parts; especially (Arch.), a horizontal or diagonal outward pressure, as of an arch against its abutments, or of rafters against the wall which support them..

Horizontal :: Horizontal (a.) Parallel to the horizon; on a level; as, a horizontalline or surface..

Run :: Run (n.) The horizontal distance to which a drift may be carried, either by license of the proprietor of a mine or by the nature of the formation; also, the direction which a vein of ore or other substance takes..

Rise :: Rise (v.) To appear above the horizont, as the sun, moon, stars, and the like..

Windlass :: Windlass (n.) A machine for raising weights, consisting of a horizontal cylinder or roller moving on its axis, and turned by a crank, lever, or similar means, so as to wind up a rope or chain attached to the weight. In vessels the windlass is often used instead of the capstan for raising the anchor. It is usually set upon the forecastle, and is worked by hand or steam..

Quadrate :: Quadrate (v. t.) To adjust (a gun) on its carriage; also, to train (a gun) for horizontal firing..

Azimuthal :: Azimuthal (a.) Of or pertaining to the azimuth; in a horizontal circle.

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