Perpendicular to the horizon (8)

I believe the answer is:

vertical

(Other definitions for vertical that I've seen before include "Upright, perpendicular" , "as is column" , "Absolutely upright" , "Perfectly upright" , "Straight up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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