vertical - noun

something that is oriented vertically

a vertical structural member as a post or stake

vertical - adjective

• at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
• relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution
• upright in position or posture
• of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)

vertical - thesaurus

erect   perpendicular   upright