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Parameter of Keplerian orbits
In celestial mechanics, true anomaly is an angular parameter that defines the position of a body moving along a Keplerian orbit. It is the angle between
True_anomaly
Laws describing planetary orbits
eccentric anomaly as an intermediate variable, and first compute E as a function of M by solving Kepler's equation below, and then compute the true anomaly θ
Kepler's laws of planetary motion
Kepler's_laws_of_planetary_motion
Angle defining a position in an orbit
anomaly is one of three angular parameters ("anomalies") that can be used to define a position along an orbit, the other two being the true anomaly and
Eccentric_anomaly
Field of classical mechanics concerned with the motion of spacecraft
\theta } is the true anomaly of the orbiting body, μ {\displaystyle \mu } is the standard gravitational parameter. As the true anomaly θ approaches 180°
Orbital_mechanics
Parameters that define a specific orbit
mean anomaly and true anomaly, the eccentric anomaly is measured relative to periapsis and is not defined for circular orbits. The eccentric anomaly is
Orbital_elements
Specifies the orbit of an object in space
two being the eccentric anomaly and the true anomaly. The mean anomaly at epoch, M0, is defined as the instantaneous mean anomaly at a given epoch, t0.
Mean_anomaly
Concept in astrodynamics
\theta }}} The relation between the true anomaly θ and the eccentric anomaly E (alternatively the hyperbolic anomaly H) is: cosh E = cos θ + e 1 + e
Hyperbolic_trajectory
Type of orbit
equation, which is used to solve for true anomalies in elliptical and hyperbolic trajectories, the true anomaly in Barker's equation can be solved directly
Parabolic_trajectory
Term in geometry; longest and shortest semidiameters of an ellipse
the distance over the eccentric anomaly indeed results in the semi-major axis. averaging over the true anomaly (the true orbital angle, measured at the
Semi-major and semi-minor axes
Semi-major_and_semi-minor_axes
Either of two extreme points in a celestial object's orbit
(spaceflight) Hyperbolic trajectory § Closest approach Mean anomaly Perifocal coordinate system True anomaly "apsis". Dictionary.com Unabridged (Online). n.d. "apsis"
Apsis
Celestial orbit whose trajectory is a conic section in the orbital plane
which defines the shape of the orbit θ {\displaystyle \theta } is the true anomaly, which is the angle between the current position of the orbiting object
Kepler_orbit
Kepler orbit with an eccentricity of less than one
vector and the semi-major axis. ν {\displaystyle \nu } is the local true anomaly. ϕ = ν + π 2 − ψ {\displaystyle \phi =\nu +{\frac {\pi }{2}}-\psi }
Elliptic_orbit
Angular parameter in celestial mechanics
ascending node and the body. It is the sum of the more commonly used true anomaly and argument of periapsis. u = ν + ω {\displaystyle u=\nu +\omega } where
Argument_of_latitude
its orbit, usually described as adjusting the orbiting spacecraft's true anomaly. Orbital phasing is primarily used in scenarios where a spacecraft in
Orbit_phasing
Equilibrium points near two orbiting bodies
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Lagrange_point
Orbital mechanics term
less equivalent to solving for the true anomaly, or the difference between the true anomaly and the mean anomaly, which is called the "Equation of the
Kepler's_equation
the mean anomaly (and hence the time) for a given true anomaly (the angular position of the planet around the sun), by converting true anomaly ν {\displaystyle
Equation_of_the_center
Orbit around Earth between 160 and 2000 km
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Low_Earth_orbit
Application of mechanical dynamics to model the flight of space vehicles
equation given above also relates the rate of change in true anomaly to r, v, and φ, thus the true anomaly can be found as a function of time since periapsis
Spacecraft_flight_dynamics
Problem in celestial mechanics
semi-major axis eccentricity initial true anomaly being known functions of the parameter y the time for the true anomaly to increase with the amount α {\displaystyle
Lambert's_problem
Concept in orbital mechanics
the analogue to the true anomaly, which is measured relative to periapsis like the mean anomaly. Mean longitude, like mean anomaly, does not measure an
Mean_longitude
Concept in celestial mechanics
Argument of periapsis Eccentricity Inclination Mean anomaly Orbital nodes Semi-major axis True anomaly Types of two-body orbits by eccentricity Circular
Escape_velocity
The Moon's circuit around Earth
longitude for the equinox of date is used. For the anomalistic year, the mean anomaly (λ−ω) is used (equinox does not matter). For the draconic month, (λ−Ω)
Orbit_of_the_Moon
Time an astronomical object takes to complete one orbit around another object
influences of other celestial objects. Such variations also include the true placement of the centre of gravity between two astronomical bodies (barycenter)
Orbital_period
Type of spacecraft maneuver
Argument of periapsis Eccentricity Inclination Mean anomaly Orbital nodes Semi-major axis True anomaly Types of two-body orbits by eccentricity Circular
Oberth_effect
Type of geocentric orbit
T_{\text{nodal}}} minutes has a true period of approximately T t r u e ≈ T n o d a l ( 1 + 2.74003 × 10 − 6 T n o d a l ) {\displaystyle T_{\rm {true}}\approx T_{\rm
Sun-synchronous_orbit
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up anomaly or anomalous in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Anomaly, The Anomaly or Anomalies may refer to: Anomaly (natural sciences) Atmospheric
Anomaly
Angle between a reference plane and the plane of an orbit
is not known. Consequently, most exoplanets found by radial velocity have true masses no more than 40% greater than their minimum masses.[citation needed]
Orbital_inclination
Speed at which a body orbits around the barycenter of a system
standard gravitational parameter. This is an approximation that only holds true when the orbiting body is of considerably lesser mass than the central one
Orbital_speed
Mathematical equation describing the motion of a rocket
essentials of rocket flight physics in a single short equation. It also holds true for rocket-like reaction vehicles whenever the effective exhaust velocity
Tsiolkovsky_rocket_equation
Measure of amount of effort to change trajectory
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Delta-v
longitude l can be calculated as follows: l = ν + ϖ where: ν is the orbit's true anomaly, ϖ ≡ ω + Ω is the longitude of orbit's periapsis, ω is the argument of
True_longitude
Curved path of an object around a point
node (Ω) Argument of periapsis (ω) Eccentricity (e) Semimajor axis (a) True anomaly at epoch (θ0). The orbital period is simply how long an orbiting body
Orbit
Astrodynamic equation
{\displaystyle \mathbf {r} } makes with the axis of periapsis (also called the true anomaly). The parameter ℓ {\displaystyle \ell } is the angular momentum of the
Orbit_equation
Trajectory of Earth around the Sun
surface. When the north pole is tilted away from the Sun, the reverse is true and the weather is generally cooler. North of the Arctic Circle and south
Earth's_orbit
American military technology incubator
and achieve operational readiness within 48 hours of reaching orbit. True Anomaly, received a $30 million emergent need SBIR contract through SpaceWERX
AFWERX
Orbital data format
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Two-line_element_set
Characteristic of conic sections
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Eccentricity_(mathematics)
Transfer manoeuvre between two orbits
Argument of periapsis Eccentricity Inclination Mean anomaly Orbital nodes Semi-major axis True anomaly Types of two-body orbits by eccentricity Circular
Hohmann_transfer_orbit
Periodic, three-dimensional orbit
Argument of periapsis Eccentricity Inclination Mean anomaly Orbital nodes Semi-major axis True anomaly Types of two-body orbits by eccentricity Circular
Halo_orbit
Amount by which an orbit deviates from a perfect circle
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Orbital_eccentricity
Space navigation technique
is usually executed in the Earth-Moon system. Dynamical friction Flyby anomaly, an anomalous delta-v increase during gravity assists Gravitational keyhole
Gravity_assist
Moment in time used as a reference point in astronomy
astronomical quantities might include, for example, the mean longitude or mean anomaly of a body, the node of its orbit relative to a reference plane, the direction
Epoch_(astronomy)
Orbit keeping the satellite at a fixed longitude above the equator
we care about orbital debris at all?". SpaceNews.com. "AMC 9 Satellite Anomaly associated with Energetic Event & sudden Orbit Change – Spaceflight101"
Geosynchronous_orbit
Region in which an astronomical body dominates the attraction of satellites
{1}{3({\frac {m_{1}}{m_{2}}}+1)}}}} where θ {\displaystyle \theta } is the true anomaly for the less massive body in its orbit around the more massive body,
Hill_sphere
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
List_of_orbits
Component of an orbit
is equal to zero. As it is required as a base for the definition of true anomaly, it is usually arbitrarily assumed (as a line pointing into the direction
Apse_line
Hypothetical Solar System planet
known planets, was inconsistent with Planet Nine being located with a true anomaly, the location along its orbit relative to perihelion, of −130° to −110°
Planet_Nine
Table of positions of astronomical objects at given times
13th century AD – the Alfonsine Tables were compiled in Spain to correct anomalies in the Tables of Toledo, remaining the standard European ephemeris until
Ephemeris
Circular orbit above Earth's Equator and following the direction of Earth's rotation
we care about orbital debris at all?". SpaceNews.com. "AMC 9 Satellite Anomaly associated with Energetic Event & sudden Orbit Change – Spaceflight101"
Geostationary_orbit
Propulsive maneuver used to arrive at the Moon
numerical integration. More detailed simulation involves modeling the Moon's true orbital motion; gravitation from other astronomical bodies; the non-uniformity
Trans-lunar_injection
Earth-centered orbit above low Earth orbit and below geostationary orbit
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Medium_Earth_orbit
Classical approach to the many-body problem of astronomy
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Perturbation_(astronomy)
Periodic, three-dimensional orbit
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Near-rectilinear_halo_orbit
Movement during spaceflight
its orbit, usually described as adjusting the orbiting spacecraft's true anomaly. A space rendezvous is a sequence of orbital maneuvers during which two
Orbital_maneuver
Specifies the orbit of an object in space
Argument of periapsis Eccentricity Inclination Mean anomaly Orbital nodes Semi-major axis True anomaly Types of two-body orbits by eccentricity Circular
Argument_of_periapsis
Spaceflight maneuver
\omega \,} is the argument of periapsis f {\displaystyle f\,} is the true anomaly n {\displaystyle n\,} is the mean motion a {\displaystyle a\,} is the
Orbital_inclination_change
Quasi-periodic orbital trajectory
Argument of periapsis Eccentricity Inclination Mean anomaly Orbital nodes Semi-major axis True anomaly Types of two-body orbits by eccentricity Circular
Lissajous_orbit
Spacecraft end-of-life orbit
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Graveyard_orbit
Concept in celestial mechanics
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Standard gravitational parameter
Standard_gravitational_parameter
Type of high-latitude satellite orbit
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Molniya_orbit
Horizontal angle from north or other reference cardinal direction
around an observer on Earth's surface, and the reference vector points to true north. The azimuth is the angle between the north vector and the star's vector
Azimuth
Book by Johannes Kepler (1609)
refers to as the true anomaly, and the angle ∠ G C H {\textstyle \angle GCH} the mean anomaly. For any observation, the true anomaly could be deduced
Astronomia_nova
Orbit around the barycenter of the Sun
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Heliocentric_orbit
American internet entrepreneur (born 1993)
frontier tech investments. Notable investments have included SpaceX, True Anomaly, and Loft Orbital. Previously, Jonathan was the Co-Founder of Jebbit
Jonathan_Lacoste
Satellite orbit with high inclination
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Polar_orbit
Geocentric orbit with an altitude entirely above that of a geosynchronous orbit
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
High_Earth_orbit
System for specifying positions of celestial objects
on physical reference points available to a situated observer (e.g. the true horizon and north to an observer on Earth's surface). Coordinate systems
Astronomical coordinate systems
Astronomical_coordinate_systems
Task force of the US Department of Defense
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) is an office within the United States Office of the Secretary of Defense that investigates unidentified
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office
All-domain_Anomaly_Resolution_Office
Thirteenth letter in the Greek alphabet
vibrational mode, νx where x is the number of the vibration (a label). The true anomaly, an angular parameter that defines the position of a body moving along
Nu_(Greek)
Symbols for constants, special functions
ISBN 978-0-8176-3832-0. Introduce variables ζ and η related to the true anomaly f and the eccentric anomaly E by… Knuth, Donald (April–June 1976). "Big Omicron and
Greek letters used in mathematics, science, and engineering
Greek_letters_used_in_mathematics,_science,_and_engineering
Frame of reference for an orbit
periapsis of the orbit and q ^ {\displaystyle \mathbf {\hat {q}} } has a true anomaly ( θ {\displaystyle \theta } ) of 90 degrees past the periapsis. The third
Perifocal_coordinate_system
Transfer orbit used to reach geosynchronous or geostationary orbit
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Geostationary_transfer_orbit
Defining the orbit of an object in space
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Longitude of the ascending node
Longitude_of_the_ascending_node
Problem in physics and celestial mechanics
motions of the planets using Tycho Brahe's data, and not curve-fitting their true circular motions about the Sun (see figure). Both Robert Hooke and Newton
N-body_problem
Spacecraft launch or descent maneuver
thrown ball (it is a common mistake to think it is a parabola: this is only true if it is assumed that the Earth is flat, and gravity always points in the
Gravity_turn
Earth observation In orbit Operational Jackal Autonomous Orbital Vehicle True Anomaly Low Earth (SSO) TBA In orbit Operational JEN-1 OrbAstro Low Earth (SSO)
List of spaceflight launches in April–June 2026
List_of_spaceflight_launches_in_April–June_2026
Estimate of total change in velocity of a space mission
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Delta-v_budget
Vector quantity in celestial mechanics
{\displaystyle \mathbf {r} } , velocity vector v {\displaystyle \mathbf {v} } , true anomaly θ {\displaystyle \theta } and flight path angle ϕ {\displaystyle \phi
Specific_angular_momentum
Projection of material from a comet
returned and cross the orbital plane. This happens when the dust particle's true anomaly, ν {\displaystyle \nu } , has increased by 180 ∘ {\displaystyle ^{\circ
Comet_tail
Hypothetical planets further than Neptune
and mass similar to those of Batygin and Brown's Planet Nine having a true anomaly of −130° to −110°, or −65° to 85°. Furthermore, the analysis found that
Planets_beyond_Neptune
Orbit of an object around the Moon
orbits. These would be useful for long-term stays in LLO. Gravitational anomalies slightly distorting the orbits of some early lunar orbiters led to the
Lunar_orbit
Type of orbital maneuver
Argument of periapsis Eccentricity Inclination Mean anomaly Orbital nodes Semi-major axis True anomaly Types of two-body orbits by eccentricity Circular
Bi-elliptic_transfer
Movement around a celestial body that remains below its Karman line
controlled impact area and no long term space debris is case of an in orbit anomaly. Abort Once Around, a Space Shuttle abort mode requiring an incomplete
Transatmospheric_orbit
Quasiperiodic orbit around a Lagrange point
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Libration_point_orbit
Parameter in the gravitational two-body problem
Argument of periapsis Eccentricity Inclination Mean anomaly Orbital nodes Semi-major axis True anomaly Types of two-body orbits by eccentricity Circular
Specific_orbital_energy
Type of co-orbital motion of a small orbiting body relative to a larger orbiting body
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Horseshoe_orbit
Orbital perturbations
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Osculating_orbit
Concept in gravitational orbital mechanics
Argument of periapsis Eccentricity Inclination Mean anomaly Orbital nodes Semi-major axis True anomaly Types of two-body orbits by eccentricity Circular
Vis-viva_equation
Orbit with a fixed distance from the barycenter
radians per unit time. The formula is dimensionless, describing a ratio true for all units of measure applied uniformly across the formula. If the numerical
Circular_orbit
period as the actual body in its elliptical orbit. Unlike the true anomaly, the mean anomaly does not correspond to a real geometric angle but is instead
Glossary_of_astronomy
angle derived from the longitude of periapsis (e.g., mean longitude and true longitude) will also be compound. Sometimes, the term longitude of periapsis
Longitude_of_periapsis
Planned American defense system
Awardees include Anduril Industries, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and True Anomaly (a firm backed by JD Vance venture capital). In December, more than 1
Golden Dome (missile defense system)
Golden_Dome_(missile_defense_system)
Cartesian vectors of position and velocity of an orbiting body in space
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Orbital_state_vectors
Fuel-efficient orbital maneuver
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Low-energy_transfer
Time period during which a rocket must launch to reach its target
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Launch_window
Range of low orbital altitudes
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Very_low_Earth_orbit
Apparent solar time minus mean solar time
required: E, the Sun's eccentric anomaly (note that this is different from M); ν, the Sun's true anomaly; λ = ν + λp, the Sun's true longitude on the ecliptic
Equation_of_time
Kind of planetary orbit
ϖ Longitude of the periapsis Position M Mean anomaly ν, θ, f True anomaly E Eccentric anomaly L Mean longitude l True longitude Variation T Orbital period
Subsynchronous_orbit
Type of spacecraft orbit
Jones, Andrew (2024-03-14). "Surprise Chinese lunar mission hit by launch anomaly". SpaceNews. Retrieved 2024-03-14. Jones, Andrew (2024-08-20). "Chinese
Distant_retrograde_orbit
TRUE ANOMALY
TRUE ANOMALY
Boy/Male
British, English
Loyal
Girl/Female
Australian, Swedish
Behind
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Trow, mainly of 1.
Male
Swedish
Danish and Swedish form of Scandinavian Tore, TURE means "thunder."
Boy/Male
Indian
Upright, True, True believer
Boy/Male
Muslim
Upright, True, True believer
Girl/Female
Norse German
Strong.
Surname or Lastname
French
French : topographic name for someone who lived on a track or pathway, Old French rue (Latin ruga ‘crease’, ‘fold’).English : variant of Rowe 1, from the Old English byform rǣw, or a habitational name from places in Devon and Isle of Wight called Rew from this word.Norwegian : habitational name from any of over fifteen farmsteads so named, notably in Telemark, from Old Norse ruð ‘clearing’.
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Norse, Scandinavian, Swedish
Strength; Spear Maiden; Strong Spear; Diminutive of Gertrude; Strength of a Spear; From Gertrude; Beloved Warrior
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a redoubtable warrior, from Middle English prou(s) ‘brave’, ‘valiant’ (Old French proux, preux).Americanized spelling of French Prou (see Proulx).
Girl/Female
African, Indian, Japanese, Sanskrit
True Record; True Hope; Heaven and Earth Conjoined; Tree
Girl/Female
English
Prudence. One of the many qualities and virtues that the Puritans adopted as names after the...
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Manly; Abbreviation of Andrew
Boy/Male
Indian
Upright, True, True believer
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, Jamaican
Three
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Christian, Danish, French, Jamaican, Latin
True Image; Womanly; Brave; Yew Tree
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly southeastern)
English (mainly southeastern) : topographic name for someone who lived near a conspicuous tree, Middle English tre(w).
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Chinese
Three
Surname or Lastname
Spanish (Truán)
Spanish (Truán) : nickname from truhán ‘knave’, ‘joker’.English (Cornwall) : unexplained; possibly a variant spelling of Trewin.
Boy/Male
English
Abbreviation of Andrew 'manly.
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Boy/Male
Sikh
Male
Egyptian
, a surname of Rameses III.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Miyka, MICAH means "who is like God?" In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the father of Mattaniah.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
God will Hear
Girl/Female
Israeli
Oak tree.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Snehith | ஸà¯à®¨à¯‡à®¹à®¿à®¤
A friend, Be friendly
Male
Greek
Variant form of Greek Lapidot, LAPIDOS means "torches."Â
Girl/Female
English
Healer.
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Lively
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Glowing; Modern Variant of Candace; Ancient Hereditary Title Used by Ethiopian Queens; Fire White
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n.
Steady in adhering to friends, to promises, to a prince, or the like; unwavering; faithful; loyal; not false, fickle, or perfidious; as, a true friend; a wife true to her husband; an officer true to his charge.
n.
A cross or gallows; as Tyburn tree.
v. t.
To place upon a tree; to fit with a tree; to stretch upon a tree; as, to tree a boot. See Tree, n., 3.
n.
Something constructed in the form of, or considered as resembling, a tree, consisting of a stem, or stock, and branches; as, a genealogical tree.
a.
Of inflexible honesty and fidelity; -- a term derived from the true, or Coventry, blue, formerly celebrated for its unchanging color. See True blue, under Blue.
n.
A mass of crystals, aggregated in arborescent forms, obtained by precipitation of a metal from solution. See Lead tree, under Lead.
a.
Being of real breeding or education; as, a true-bred gentleman.
v. t.
To drive to a tree; to cause to ascend a tree; as, a dog trees a squirrel.
a.
Of genuine birth; having a right by birth to any title; as, a true-born Englishman.
n.
Conformable to fact; in accordance with the actual state of things; correct; not false, erroneous, inaccurate, or the like; as, a true relation or narration; a true history; a declaration is true when it states the facts.
n.
Right to precision; conformable to a rule or pattern; exact; accurate; as, a true copy; a true likeness of the original.
a.
Of a genuine or right breed; as, a true-bred beast.
n.
Actual; not counterfeit, adulterated, or pretended; genuine; pure; real; as, true balsam; true love of country; a true Christian.