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Dreieck — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • triangle noun A flat shape with three straight sides and three angles.
  • triangular adj Having the shape of a triangle.

Senses

Dreieck 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.
  • triangular Of, or pertaining to, triangles.

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.

triangular — full definition

  1. adj Having the shape of a triangle.
  2. adj Involving three parties, sides, or elements.

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