Meaning & use
triangle
A geometric shape with three straight sides and three angles.
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The teacher drew a triangle on the board to explain its three angles.
The steep roof formed a perfect triangle against the evening sky.
A note on using this word
"Triangle" also names a small metal percussion instrument shaped like the geometric figure.
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