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Definition of Oriented
Orient Orient O"ri*ent, v. t.
1. Same as Orientate, 2.
2. To place (a map or chart) so that its east side, north
side, etc., lie toward the corresponding parts of the
horizon; specif. (Surv.), to rotate (a map attached to a
plane table) until the line of direction between any two
of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction
in nature.
Orient Orient O"ri*ent, n.
1. The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the
morning; the east.
[Morn] came furrowing all the orient into gold.
--Tennyson.
2. The countries of Asia or the East. --Chaucer.
Best built city throughout the Orient. --Sir T.
Herbert.
3. A pearl of great luster. [R.] --Carlyle.
Orient Orient O"ri*ent, v. t. [F. orienter. Cf. Orientate.]
1. To define the position of, in relation to the orient or
east; hence, to ascertain the bearings of.
2. Fig.: To correct or set right by recurring to first
principles; to arrange in order; to orientate.
