Meaning Of The Word Horse latitudes

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Horse latitudes Meaning

Horse latitudes Definition
Horse latitudes Definition

What's The Definition Of Horse latitudes?

horse latitudes in American English
either of two belts over the oceans at c. 30° - 35° north and south latitude, characterized by calms, light wind, high barometric pressure, and hot, dry weather
plural noun: 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

horse latitudes in British English
plural noun: the latitudes near 30°N or 30°S at sea, characterized by baffling winds, calms, and high barometric pressure

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