Lines of latitude going around the earth's surface parallel to the equator

(1) Circles on a globe parallel or horizontal to the Equator, on which all points have the same latitude. Parallels run in an east-west direction. Parallel is often used as a synomym for a line of latitude; thus: the 49th Parallel. (2) Also, two or more lines that are separated at all points by the same distance. (See Latitude).

Horizontal nodal lines positioned at different elevations on a bell's wall. These are associated with vertical waves of varying length and frequency. (See Meridians.)

A curve formed by the intersection of a ficticious cutting plane parallel to the equatorial plane. A latitude (east-west) line.

The lines running horizontally around the globe. 0 degrees = the equator. 90 degrees = north pole

(of latitude) Angular distance north or south of the equator from 0° to 90°.

imaginary circles on the surface of the Earth paralleling the equator and used to measure latitude

imaginary lines used for measuring latitude running east - west parallel to the equator

Circles on a globe that are horizontal or parallel to the Equator. All the points have the same latitude. Parallels run in an east-west direction. To continue, click here.