at right angles to a horizontal plane; in a direction, or having an alignment, such that the top is directly above the bottom
the vertical axis
keep your back vertical
involving different levels or stages of a hierarchy or process
relating to the crown of the head
denoting a point at the zenith or the highest point of something
a vertical line or plane
the columns incline several degrees away from the vertical
an upright structure
we remodelled the opening with a simple lintel and unadorned verticals
the distance between the highest and lowest points of a ski area
the resort claims a vertical of 2,100 metres