Horse Latitudes (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

plural noun
  1. the latitudes, approximately 30° N and S, forming the edges of the trade-wind belt, characterized by high atmospheric pressure with calms and light variable winds.
pl n
  1. the latitudes near 30°N or 30°S at sea, characterized by baffling winds, calms, and high barometric pressure
    Horse Latitudes (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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