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ALL meanings of orienter

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  • noun orienter the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean. 1
  • noun orienter Jewelry. an orient pearl. the iridescence of a pearl. 1
  • noun orienter the east; the eastern region of the heavens or the world. 1
  • verb with object orienter to adjust with relation to, or bring into due relation to surroundings, circumstances, facts, etc. 1
  • verb with object orienter to familiarize (a person) with new surroundings or circumstances, or the like: lectures designed to orient the new students. 1
  • verb with object orienter to place in any definite position with reference to the points of the compass or other locations: to orient a building north and south. 1
  • verb with object orienter to direct or position toward a particular object: Orient it toward that house. 1
  • verb with object orienter to determine the position of in relation to the points of the compass; get the bearings of. 1
  • verb with object orienter to place so as to face the east, especially to build (a church) with the chief altar to the east and the chief entrance to the west. 1
  • verb with object orienter Surveying. to set (the horizontal circle of a surveying instrument) so that readings give correct azimuths. 1
  • verb with object orienter Mathematics. to assign to (a surface) a constant, outward direction at each point. 1
  • verb without object orienter to turn toward the east or in any specified direction. 1
  • adjective orienter (of a gem or pearl) exceptionally fine and lustrous; oriental. 1
  • adjective orienter Archaic. rising or appearing, especially as from below the horizon: the orient sun. 1
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