northing
English
Etymology
north + -ing
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)ðɪŋ, -ɔː(ɹ)θɪn
Noun
northing (plural northings)
- (cartography) The distance north of a standard reference latitude.
- (nautical) A distance traveled northward.[1]
Derived terms
- false northing
See also
- easting
Verb
northing
- present participle of north
References
- ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS.; Lecture of Dr. J.S. Hayes before the New-York Geographical and Statistical Society. DR. HAYES' REPORT. The New York Times(November 15, 1861).
Anagrams
- inthrong, nonright, thorning, throning