plane angle


plane angle

noun

Definition of PLANE ANGLE

: an angle that for a given dihedral angle is formed by two intersecting lines each of which lies on a face of the dihedral angle and is perpendicular to the edge of the face

First Known Use of PLANE ANGLE

1570

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