The issue here is the Glossary definition which Yoda is adhering to (as also stated in 2-G), and the conventional definition - which is that the term vertical is in normally at right angles or perpendicular to the horizon.
We mount a door vertically (again - perpendicular to the horizon) with a vertically mounted pin but the motion is horizontal - because it moves on a horizontal plane. If we remove the term 'vertical' and substitute perpendicular, we agree. However, if we do not - we will need to continually remind ourselves of the definition as defined in the book - else, we are where we started.
I am not the B.O.S.S. I just want to learn how to G.O.L.F.
And so, Yoda, if you are saying for the purposes of understanding hinge action and the book, we must use the definition in the book - then I say we all agree and move forward. I do not think the issue is whether it is misunderstood - its more of an issue of agreement.
I say we note it and move on - assuming everyone understands the concept you are describing.
-Patrick
Whoa, Patrick! We are moving on!
Every question and comment adds to the fullness of our understanding. Your postreinforces the still In-Force Fog Alert on this subject and will add tothat understanding.
Don't think for one minute that we are using some esoteric definition of'vertical.' That it is some specialized notion that Homer dreamed up andthen stuck in The Glossary for us to use as a separate reference forwhat the 'world' understands 'vertical' to be. No way!
Read my post above. The definition we are using is straight out of Webster'sdictionary. One more time:
VERTICAL: "At right angles, or perpendicular, to the plane of thesupporting surface."
Read that definition again! It says nothing -- nada, zilch, zero -- aboutthe "horizon." It says what it says: "...perpendicular tothe plane of the supporting surface." And that supporting surface can liein any plane!
And in Geometry, the Three Basic Planes are -- ready Class? -- especially you, Jim Cook!:
"HORIZONTAL!"
"VERTICAL!"
"ANGLED!"
Yoda thanks the Class. You may all be seated.
So, nothing mysterious here. Just the good old English language!
Remember, Homer used the dictionary to solve his problem of what to name hisconcepts. Therefore, we have an instant reference to the language usedin his book. That was his genius.
Per 1-H, "...there is always a dictionary definition.." and"...the dictionary is generally considered a standard of precision."
So, when we become confused with any piece of Homer's terminology -- and we alldo (like, for instance, NOW!) -- let's take advantage of his geniusand...
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