Triangle

Word TRIANGLE
Character 8
Hyphenation tri an gle
Pronunciations /ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/

Definitions and meanings of "Triangle"

What do we mean by triangle?

The plane figure formed by connecting three points not in a straight line by straight line segments; a three-sided polygon. noun

Something shaped like such a figure. noun

Any of various flat, three-sided drawing and drafting guides, used especially to draw straight lines at specific angles. noun

A percussion instrument consisting of a piece of metal in the shape of a triangle open at one angle. noun

A relationship involving three people, especially a ménage à trois. noun

A triangular box-fish, as Sectophrys trigonus, of the family Ostraciidæ of the West Indies. noun

In angling, an arrangement of three fish-hooks bound together with the points outward, forming a triangle. noun

Three-cornered; three-angled; triangular.

In geometry, a figure composed of three lines which meet two by two in three points, called the vertiees of the triangle; especially, a rectilinear figure of this description. noun

Any three-cornered or three-sided figure, body, or arrangement; anything having a triangular form or bounding a three-sided space. noun

A musical instrument of percussion, made of a rod of polished steel bent into the form of a triangle, and open at one of its angles. noun

capitalized In astron, same as Triangulum. noun

Eccles., a symbol of the Trinity. noun

A chest made in triangular form to hold a priest's cope. noun

A three-cornered straight-edge, with one right angle and the other angles more or less acute, used in conjunction with the T-square for drawing parallel, perpendicular, or diagonal lines. noun

A kind of gin for raising heavy weights, formed by three spars joined at top. See gin, 2 . noun

Milit., formerly, in the British army, a sort of frame formed of three halberds stuck in the ground and united at the top, to which soldiers were bound to be flogged: generally in the plural. noun

In ceramics, a form of the stilt consisting of three metal pins held together in the form of a triangle. See stilt, 5. noun

One of certain tortricid moths: an English collectors' name. Tortrix rufana is the red triangle. noun

A polygon with three sides and three angles.

A set square.

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.

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

A love triangle.

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

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

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

Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Graphium.

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

Apparently now a pretty hipster shape Urban Dictionary

The most boring instrument in the world. Really. Urban Dictionary

A philosophy holding that the three key elements of life are eating, sleeping and sex. Urban Dictionary

A shape Urban Dictionary

1. A geometric figure with three sides. 2. A three-sided handheld instrument, usually classified as percussion, played with a mallet. 3. A female genital piercing that circles the clitoris- not to be confused with hood, which pierces the skin over it. Urban Dictionary

The section above the dick or vagina for a skinny person Urban Dictionary

Used as a comeback when some1 calles u a square Urban Dictionary

This consists of 3 special people - crj. Urban Dictionary

A female genital piercing using a captive bead ring or a circular barbell. The piercing is made in the clitoral hood behind the clitoris, so the jewellery runs behind the clitoris. Often used with a standard horizontal hood piercing. Incredible sensations are reported from a Triangle. Only to be performed by very experienced piercers. Urban Dictionary

A relationship between 3 people, usually sexual. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Triangle

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The word "triangle" in example sentences

After a long series of experiments, guided by his ideas of the genesis of geometric figures, Séguin became aware that the triangle is the figure most easily drawn. ❋ Anne E. Montessori George (1912)

The Moslems, I am told, cut three locks – a triangle is a favourite Moslem tattoo pattern. ❋ Mary Edith (1909)

Because when I go out on head coaching interviews and if I mention the word 'triangle,' it makes general managers and owners cringe. ❋ Unknown (2011)

County Administrator Will Johnson suggested they only do what they call the triangle, which excludes a portion of the north part of the county. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Locke, that it is as inconceivable that the entity known to us as Matter should possess the property of causing thought as it is that the figure which we term a triangle should posses the property of containing more than two right angles, still it remains, for the purposes of Locke's supposed theistic demonstration, to prove that it is an inconceivable for the entity which we call Mind _not_ to be due to another Mind, as it is for a triangle ❋ George John Romanes (1871)

"The theme that runs through [the triangle] is the empowerment of women," he remarked. ❋ Tom Murphy (2010)

Somewhere in the Dolores-Guanajuato-San Miguel triangle is an another obvious choice. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The GNS triangle is like the project management triangle (scope/time/resources). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Which I understand the temptation, the fight will be more entertaining to watch, but the love triangle is also very central to the book. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The third leg of this triangle is Leo, as the uptight wife who has walled herself off from her husband over the years out of a sense of guilt over her part in the tragedy. ❋ Marshall Fine (2010)

Lulu actually has a male lead she has chemistry with, Lucky/Liz/Nik triangle is getting good and Luke/Lucky scenes are amazing. ❋ Unknown (2009)

For example, three Woolworths sites around Birmingham form an exact equilateral triangle (Wolverhampton, Lichfield and Birmingham stores) and if the base of the triangle is extended, it forms a 173.8 mile line linking the Conway and Luton stores. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A small tin triangle was fixed to the spandex between my breasts. ❋ Unknown (2010)

So if none of these, not even the flying spaghetti triangle is what triangulists mean by Triangle, then their "Triangle" does not exist. ❋ M_francis (2009)

The relationship advice on the love triangle is actually a very productive way to counter some of the negative things that many people have to say about the Twilight Saga. ❋ Unknown (2010)

When humans no longer exist -- and especially when the last real triangle is eroded or erased by wind and rain -- the sum of the angles will no longer be 180 degrees. ❋ M_francis (2009)

(You sometimes hear triangulists complain that a love triangle is not what they are talking about; but as the great Prof. Snikwad has proven, this is mere Scholastic hair-splitting over fine points of definition.) ❋ M_francis (2009)

CHECK OUT THE JACOB BARBIE! www. people.com: And the love triangle is complete! ❋ Unknown (2009)

[Check out] my [hipster triangle], it's [the new] heart: ▲ ❋ Beeanonymoose (2009)

It only takes about [1 or 2] seconds to play something on [the triangle]. After that, you've completely mastered the instrument. [Congrats]. ❋ SomeBadJoke (2006)

I've been living [the triangle] [ever since] I got my [superbed]. ❋ Adamisaspaz (2003)

triangle ❋ Iamdum (2020)

"When I was in [second grade], my teacher told me I should [ding] [the triangle] instead of singing in the choir." ❋ Iglaurah (2005)

dude my triangle [itches] so bad [becuase] i [shaved] it ❋ Larson1 (2007)

[ure] [a square] [yer] well at least im not a ............. triangle ❋ Ze Ducky (2006)

[Carol]: OH LOOK HERE COMES [THE TRIANGLE]! [Triangle]: Hello friend... ❋ Triangle-ee (2009)

My wife used to have 2 [triangles] and 3 horizontals on her hood, and did [she go] off when I ran my [fingernail] over them...! ❋ Winaje (2006)

1 [Girl] + 1 Girl + 1 [Guy] = a triangle ❋ Lena W. (2005)

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