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elevation (dict)
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ElevationElevation has several related meanings: Geography The elevation of a geographic location is its height above mean sea level (or possibly some other fixed point). The elevation of a mountain usually refers to its summit. A topographic map shows variations in elevation by contour lines. Elevation is mainly used when referring to points on the Earth itself, while altitude is used for points in the air, such as an aircraft. Drafting In drafting, an elevation is a two-dimensional orthographic projection of a structure. Exterior front and side elevations are typically part of architectural drawings of buildings. Interior designers also use elevations in their work. Ballistics In ballistics, the elevation is the angle between the horizontal plane and the direction of the barrel of a gun, mortar or heavy artillery. Originally, elevation was a linear measure of how high the gunners had to physically lift the muzzle of a gun up from the gun carriage to hit targets at a certain distance. Music "Elevation" is a track on Television's 1977 album Marquee Moon, and another on U2's 2000 release All That You Can't Leave Behind.
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