triangle

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/
/ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A polygon with three sides and three angles.

2 Definition

A set square.

3 Definition

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.

4 Definition

(cue sports) A triangular piece of equipment used for gathering the balls into the formation required by the game being played.

5 Definition

A love triangle.

6 Definition

(systemics) The structure of systems composed with three interrelated objects.

7 Definition

A draughtsman's square in the form of a right-angled triangle.

8 Definition

A frame formed of three poles stuck in the ground and united at the top, to which people were bound when undergoing corporal punishment.

9 Definition

Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Graphium.

Synonyms
bluebottle
10 Definition

A triangular formation of railway tracks, with a curve on at least one side.

Synonyms
wye