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plane-parallel — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: plane (V) : having two opposite faces plane and parallel a plane parallel sheet of glass … Useful english dictionary
plane-parallel plate — gretasienė plokštelė statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. plane parallel plate vok. Planparallelplatte, f rus. плоскопараллельная пластинка, f pranc. lame à faces parallèles, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
plane-parallel motion — lygiagretus su plokštuma judėjimas statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. plane parallel motion vok. planparallele Bewegung, f rus. плоскопараллельное движение, n pranc. mouvement à deux dimensions, m … Fizikos terminų žodynas
Parallel (geometry) — Parallelism is a term in geometry and in everyday life that refers to a property in Euclidean space of two or more lines or planes, or a combination of these. The assumed existence and properties of parallel lines are the basis of Euclid s… … Wikipedia
parallel — parallelable, adj. parallelless, adj. parallelly, adv. /par euh lel , leuhl/, adj., n., v., paralleled, paralleling or (esp. Brit.) parallelled, parallelling. adj. 1. extending in the same direction, equidistant at all points, and never… … Universalium
parallel — /ˈpærəlɛl / (say paruhlel) adjective 1. having the same direction, course, or tendency; corresponding; similar; analogous: parallel forces. 2. Geometry a. (of straight lines) lying in the same plane but never meeting no matter how far extended. b …
Plane sailing — (also spelt plain sailing) is an approximate method of navigation over small ranges of latitude and longitude.Both spellings ( plane and plain ) have been in use for several centuries, [ A Token for Ship Boys, or Plain Sailing made more plain… … Wikipedia
Parallel 36°30′ north — 36.5° 36.5th parallel north … Wikipedia
Parallel — Par al*lel, n. 1. A line which, throughout its whole extent, is equidistant from another line; a parallel line, a parallel plane, etc. [1913 Webster] Who made the spider parallels design, Sure as De Moivre, without rule or line ? Pope. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Parallel of altitude — Parallel Par al*lel, n. 1. A line which, throughout its whole extent, is equidistant from another line; a parallel line, a parallel plane, etc. [1913 Webster] Who made the spider parallels design, Sure as De Moivre, without rule or line ? Pope.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
