Other Words from azimuth

azimuthal \ ˌa-zə-ˈmə-thəl

\ adjective

azimuthally \ ˌa-zə-ˈmə-thə-lē

\ adverb

Examples of azimuth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The go-anywhere vessel is equipped with a hybrid propulsion system comprising an electric motor, four diesel generators, two azimuth thrusters and the requisite battery packs. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2021 Powered by a single 2,000 hp Caterpillar diesel engine with an azimuth thruster, the vessel has a top speed of 15 knots. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2021 The yacht’s diesel-electric propulsion involves an azimuth pod drive and gives the 436.4-footer a top end of 21 knots. — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 July 2021 The interference caused by Gorshkov’s radar can identify the radar azimuth and even individual radar pulses. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 11 Dec. 2020 On June 21, the sun sets at an azimuth of 302 degrees, or 32 degrees north of due west. — Joe Rao, Scientific American, 29 May 2018 But for the setting sun to be seen from all of Manhattan’s cross streets, its azimuth must be 299 degrees, or 29 degrees north of due west. — Joe Rao, Scientific American, 29 May 2018 The large yellow underwing moth, for instance, can use the moon’s azimuth (or horizontal bearing) to help orient its flight—a skill that other creatures, such as sand fleas, also employ to great effect. — National Geographic, 6 July 2017 When ice is particularly thick, the vessel can turn around and use its huge azimuth thrusters — a versatile type of propeller — to chew a path through the ice. — Washington Post, 20 July 2017 See More

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