horse latitude

Noun

Either of two belts or regions near 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south of the equator, known for calm winds and little precipitation.

ریشه

The term 'horse latitude' is believed to have originated from the days of sailing ships when, due to lack of wind in these regions, ships often got stuck, and sailors would throw the horses overboard to conserve water.

مثال

• The ship was stuck in the horse latitude for weeks.
• The horse latitude is known for its calm winds.
• The horse latitude can be a challenging area for sailors.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Stuck in horse latitude Calm winds of horse latitude Dry weather in horse latitude Sailing through horse latitude