azimut — meaning in English

English meaning

• azimuth noun An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object.
• bearing noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.

Senses

azimut is used for these senses in English:

• bearing (mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.
• bearing (navigation, nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.

azimuth — full definition

1. noun An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object.
2. noun The quadrant of an azimuth circle.

bearing — full definition

1. noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
2. noun A direction or angle measured relative to true north, used to describe position or heading.
3. noun A person's posture, manner, or general demeanour.
4. noun Relevance or connection to a matter.

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