vertical element

collocation in English

meaningsofverticalandelement

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vertical
adjective
uk
/ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl/us
/ˈvɝː.t̬ə.kəl/
standing or pointing straight up or at an angle of 90° to a horizontal surface ...
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element
noun
uk
/ˈel.ɪ.mənt/us
/ˈel.ə.mənt/
a part ...
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(Definition ofverticalandelementfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofvertical element

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The more accurately the sinking rate is predicted the more accurately theverticalelementof the current can be estimated.
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The middle section of theverticalelementconsists of a 9-wide fluted column shaft topped by a capital, rising a total of 6.
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In the north-eastern corner, the incomplete stump of the tower forms a dominantverticalelement.
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It is conceived as averticalelement, able to supply power to itself, without having to use other external sources.
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Stylized brick pilasters with fluted capitals add averticalelementto the central bay facade.
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Tribes 2 gameplay makes extensive use of jet pack-powered flight, which adds a notableverticalelementto combat.
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The second, third and fourth floor double hung windows are treated as a continuousverticalelementbetween pilasters separated by cast aluminum spandrels.
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And if none of the vertical elements is perpendicular, why should anything else be flat, let alone retangular?
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In constructional terms this means that it is the vertical elements, doors, walls and screens, which need to be readily changeable on a temporary or permanent basis.
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The interior diagonals are under tension, and the vertical elements are under compression.
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The structure has two dominant vertical elements: a four-story stairwell extends from the middle of one side and a tall rectangular stack stands close by.
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The front faade makes extensive use of glass, and includes both horizontal and vertical elements.
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The rhythmical facade comprises vertical elements that repeat outwards from the centre.
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Its facade resembles that of the wings of the building, but has more emphasis on vertical elements.
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Fifteen-meter high ventilation towers from the underground parking are strong vertical elements on the square.
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Vertical elements include numerous chimneys, placed at widely separated points on the roofline, as well as the paired columns that support the porch roof.
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The reinforced concrete construction can be easily seen in the exterior detailing, with obvious horizontal and vertical elements.
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Note the detachment of upper vertical elements from lower and the lack of reinforcement at the point of detachment.
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To visually temper these horizontal elements, vertical elements were added to the building's facade.
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