triangel — meaning in English

English meaning

• triangle noun A flat shape with three straight sides and three angles.

Senses

triangel is used for these senses in English:

• triangle (geometry) A polygon with three sides and three angles.
• triangle (music) 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.

triangle — full definition

1. noun A flat shape with three straight sides and three angles.
2. noun A percussion instrument made of a metal rod bent into a triangle, played by striking it with a small metal beater.
3. noun A romantic situation involving three people, especially two people competing for one.

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