Triangle (Noun)
Meaning 1
A three-sided polygon.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The logo of the company is an equilateral triangle with bold lines.
- A right-angled triangle is used in construction to ensure accurate corner joints.
- In the puzzle, players have to arrange different triangles of various shapes and colors.
- A triangle has the fewest number of sides possible for a polygon to enclose a region.
- A scalene triangle is the least common type of triangle with all sides and angles different.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Wedge Shape
- Acute-angled Triangle
- Right-angled Triangle
- Obtuse-angled Triangle
- Equiangular Triangle
- Cuneus
Related Words
Meaning 2
Any of various triangular drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 3
Something approximating the shape of a triangle; "the coastline of Chile and Argentina and Brazil forms two legs of a triangle".
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
A percussion instrument consisting of a metal bar bent in the shape of an open triangle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 5
A small northern constellation near Perseus between Andromeda and Aries.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).