The first is the operation taking place in the vertical wire, which is described by saying that electrical oscillations or vibratory movements of electrons are taking place in it, and, on our adopted theory, it may be said to consist in a longitudinal vibration of electrons of such a nature that we may appropriately call the aerial an ether organ-pipe.
"Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy"
John Ambrose Fleming
The arched vault was supported by boards running in a longitudinal direction and braced at intervals by diagonal props.
"The Gray Phantom's Return"
Herman Landon
When mature there are lines of color of different shades extending out radially on the upper surface, and in making a longitudinal section of the cap there are quite prominent, alternating, dark and light red lines present in the flesh.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson