triangle
noun/ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
Frequency rank: #4,641 most common English word
Meaning
a flat shape with three straight sides and three angles.
Example sentence
The teacher drew the shape of triangle on the board and asked the students to calculate its area.
Synonyms & related words
- trigon
- delta
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