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visible horizon

/ˈvɪzəbəl həˈraɪzən/

Traduction: Ligne où la surface de la Terre et le ciel semblent se rencontrer, visible du point de vue de l'observateur, indiquant la plus grande distance visible à l'œil nu.

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/ˈvɪzəbəl həˈraɪzən/B2formalscientific
  • frLigne où la surface de la Terre et le ciel semblent se rencontrer, visible du point de vue de l'observateur, indiquant la plus grande distance visible à l'œil nu.

The line where the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet, as seen from an observer's viewpoint, marking the farthest distance visible to the naked eye.

  1. Line where sky meets earthB1formal

    The apparent line that separates the earth from the sky, as seen by an observer.

    frhorizon visible

    • The ship disappeared over the visible horizon.
    • From the hilltop, the visible horizon stretched for miles.
    • The sun set below the visible horizon.
  2. Limit of perception or knowledgeB2formal

    The boundary of what can be seen, understood, or achieved.

    frhorizon visible

    • The discovery expanded the visible horizon of human knowledge.
    • His ambitions extended far beyond the visible horizon of his small town.
    • The project pushed the visible horizon of what was technologically possible.