triangle

Definition

• n. a three-sided polygon
• n. something approximating the shape of a triangle
• n. any of various triangular drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles
• n. a percussion instrument consisting of a metal bar bent in the shape of an open triangle

Word forms

Plural

triangles

Example sentences

1. n.

   The architect designed the roof in the shape of a triangle to improve water drainage.

2. n.

   In the anatomy class, we learned about the triangular shape of the muscles in the shoulder.