horse latitude

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Noun horse latitude has 1 sense

horse latitude - either of two belts or regions near 30 degrees north or 30 degrees south; characterized by calms and light baffling winds
--₁ is a kind of latitude, line of latitude, parallel of latitude, parallel

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Horse Latitude

Definition:

A region of calm winds and high pressure found at about 30 degrees north and south of the equator.

Example Sentences:

The sailors encountered the horse latitudes during their voyage, experiencing a lack of wind and extreme heat.
The ship got stuck in the horse latitude for several days until a strong breeze finally picked up.
It is believed that the term "horse latitude" originated from the unfortunate practice of sailors throwing horses overboard due to a lack of drinking water.

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