north-south axis

collocation in English

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axis
noun[C]
uk
/ˈæk.sɪs/us
/ˈæk.sɪs/
a real or imaginary straight line going through the centre of a object that is spinning, or a line that divides a symmetrical shape into two ...
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(Definition ofaxisfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Moreover, observation of thenorth-southaxiswas increasingly abandoned.
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They are aligned along or nearly along anorth-southaxis.
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The upper two bowls formed thenorth-southaxis, the bottom two, the east-west.
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Both were arranged along thenorth-southaxis; the former was completed in 1632, the latter built in 1624 + 26.
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Trends in catches at 20 fixed sites along an 18 kmnorth-southaxiswere weakly correlated between locations, possibly representing population sub-structuring.
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Usually strictly aligned on anorth-southaxis, the structure consists of a series of broad flights of steps and covered platforms, leading down to the water.
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Facing south, the complex forms around anorth-southaxis.
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The complex has 10 courtyards along thenorth-southaxis.
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The hall divides the house along anorth-southaxis.
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This mountain range is situated on anorth-southaxis.
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The church is oriented along anorth-southaxis.
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They are oriented along thenorth-southaxis.
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These are oriented along anorth-southaxis.
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Two bases emerged along anorth-southaxis.
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The redevelopment will mean an increase in the overall width of the stadium on thenorth-southaxis.
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The geometrical proofs that are employed assume only that the motion of the planet is from east to west, and that it is monotonic along thenorth-southaxis.
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These tombs lie in a row on anorth-southaxis.
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The main features of the house and gardens are symmetrical around anorth-southaxis.
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The building measures 50 meters along itsnorth-southaxisand is 35 meters wide.
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The longernorth-southaxisis about 5.7km mi long and the east-west 3.1km mi.
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The station has a single platform on anorth-southaxis.
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It stands on anorth-southaxiswith another building that apparently housed communal activities.
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The arsenal's earliest plan incorporated 12 buildings aligned along anorth-southaxisoverlooking the river.
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The fort is octagonal, with thenorth-southaxislonger than the east-west axis.
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The group approximately forms an ellipse with anorth-southaxisof 22km 0.
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