triangle
word
/ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəɫ/
TRY-ang-guhl
/tɹˈaɪæŋɡəl/
TRY-ang-guhl
Definition
A triangle is a flat shape with three straight sides and three angles. It is one of the basic shapes in geometry and is also the name of a musical instrument with three sides.
Usage & Nuances
Common in math (geometry: 'equilateral triangle', 'right triangle') and in music (the instrument). As a shape, always three sides. In music, refer to the percussion instrument; context makes the difference clear. Not to be confused with 'triangular' (adjective form).
Spanish: triánguloPortuguese (BR): triânguloPortuguese (PT): triânguloChinese (Simplified): 三角形Chinese (Traditional): 三角形Hindi: त्रिभुजArabic: مثلثBengali: ত্রিভুজ - ট্রায়াঙ্গল (বাদ্যযন্ত্র)Russian: треугольникJapanese: 三角形 - トライアングル (楽器)Vietnamese: tam giác - nhạc tam giác (nhạc cụ)Korean: 삼각형 - 트라이앵글 (악기)Turkish: üçgen - üçgen zil (müzik aleti)Urdu: مثلثIndonesian: segitiga - triangle (alat musik)
Example Sentences
A triangle has three sides.
basic
The musical triangle makes a clear sound.
basic
Draw a big triangle on your paper.
basic
If you cut a square in half diagonally, you get two triangles.
natural
The roof of the house is shaped like a triangle.
natural
He played the triangle at the end of the song.
natural