Angle

/ΛˆΓ¦Ε‹.Ι‘Ι™l/

The meaning and definition of Angle, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
    β€œthe angle between lines A and B”
  2. The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.
    β€œThe angle between lines A and B is Ο€/4 radians, or 45 degrees.”
verb
  1. (often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle.
    β€œThe roof is angled at 15 degrees.”
  2. To change direction rapidly.
    β€œThe five ball angled off the nine ball but failed to reach the pocket.”
Synonyms swerve corner nook -gon hexagon opinion

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