Dictionary - Definition of DIP OF THE HORIZON


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. (Astron.), the angular depression of the seen or visible horizon below the true or natural horizon; the angle at the eye of an observer between a horizontal line and a tangent drawn from the eye to the surface of the ocean.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. (Astron.), the angular depression of the seen or visible horizon below the true or natural horizon; the angle at the eye of an observer between a horizontal line and a tangent drawn from the eye to the surface of the ocean.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Common Expressions: DIP OF THE HORIZON

Expressions	Definition
Dip of the horizon	(Astron.), the angular depression of the seen or visible horizon below the true or natural horizon; the angle at the eye of an observer between a horizontal line and a tangent drawn from the eye to the surface of the ocean. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top