horizontal

/ˌhȯr-ə-ˈzän-tᵊl/

adjective

  1. of or relating to the apparent junction of earth and sky : situated near the horizon

  2. parallel to, in the plane of, or operating in a plane parallel to the horizon or to a baseline : level

  3. relating to, directed toward, or consisting of individuals or entities of similar status or on the same level

horizontal distance

noun

  1. a steel bar supported in a horizontal position approximately eight feet above the floor and used for swinging feats in gymnastics

  2. an event in gymnastics competition in which the horizontal bar is used