Azimuth

Definition:

• (n.) The quadrant of an azimuth circle.
• (n.) An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object; as, the azimuth of a star; the azimuth or bearing of a line surveying.

Compare azimuth with other words:

angle vs. azimuth

azimuth vs. bearing

azimuth vs. meridian

azimuth vs. vertical

azimuth vs. horizon

arc vs. azimuth

azimuth vs. azimuthal

azimuth vs. nadir

azimuth vs. zenith

azimuth vs. bear