1. relating to or measured along an azimuth; of or pertaining to the horizontal angle or direction from a fixed point
Usage: technical; astronomy; navigation; geography

Examples

• The telescope's azimuthal mount allows it to rotate horizontally to track objects across the sky.
• Surveyors use azimuthal angles to determine the precise direction between two points on a map.
• The azimuthal coordinate system is useful in navigation and astronomy.
• An azimuthal projection preserves direction from a central point on the map.
• The radar system measures both the azimuthal angle and the elevation angle of the aircraft.