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triangle

/ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/

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A polygon with three sides and three angles.

Examples :

"The construction paper shape was a triangle. "

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Examples :

"My geometry teacher used a triangle to demonstrate how to measure angles. "

stationery math

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A percussion instrument made by forming a metal rod into a triangular shape which is open at one angle. It is suspended from a string and hit with a metal bar to make a resonant sound.

Examples :

"The music teacher brought out the triangle and demonstrated how to play it. "

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(cue sports) A triangular piece of equipment used for gathering the balls into the formation required by the game being played.

Examples :

"The cue sports player carefully used the triangle to arrange the balls for the next game. "

sport game utensil

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A love triangle.

Examples :

"Sarah's love triangle with Tom and David is making school difficult for her. "

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(systemics) The structure of systems composed with three interrelated objects.

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"The triangle of my family – my mother, father, and me – has been under a lot of stress lately. "

structure system math

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A draughtsman's square in the form of a right-angled triangle.

Examples :

"The architect used a triangle to ensure the right angle in the corner of the new room. "

stationery math technical

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A frame formed of three poles stuck in the ground and united at the top, to which people were bound when undergoing corporal punishment.

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"The village elders used a triangle to punish the disobedient children. "

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Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Graphium.

Examples :

"The butterfly expert identified the large, colorful butterfly as a triangle. "

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A triangular formation of railway tracks, with a curve on at least one side.

Examples :

"The train tracks formed a triangle, with a gentle curve on the right side. "

technical vehicle traffic structure