hoek — meaning in English

English meaning

• angle noun The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, measured in degrees.
• corner noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
• vertex noun A point where two or more lines, edges or curves meet; a corner of a shape or angle.

Senses

hoek is used for these senses in English:

• vertex (geometry) An angular point of a polygon, polyhedron or higher order polytope.

angle — full definition

1. noun The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, measured in degrees.
2. noun A particular way of looking at or approaching a situation, especially in a story or argument.
3. verb To present something from a particular point of view, often to favor one side.
4. verb To fish with a hook and line.

corner — full definition

1. noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
2. noun The place where two streets meet.
3. noun A difficult or awkward situation with limited options.
4. verb To force someone or something into a position with no escape.
5. verb To gain enough control over a market to influence prices.

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