plural of latitude

(geography, astronomy) The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.

Alternative form of horse latitudes

Alternative form of horse latitudes

(informal, geography, meteorology) The warm, subtropical bands which encircle the globe between approximately 30 and 35 degrees both north and south of the Equator, characterized by high atmospheric pressure and dry variable winds ranging from calm to light.

plural of latitude by account

The latitude of the parallel midway between two places situated in the same hemisphere.

(nautical) The latitude calculated from the course and distance sailed since the previous observation.