angle bracket

noun

Definition of angle bracket

: bracket sense 3b

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Next, use right-angle brackets to mount the tabletop to the base. Elongate the bracket holes in the top a bit to allow for the wood to expand and contract with changes in humidity. — David Agrell, Popular Mechanics, "Build This Rustic Farmhouse Table," 1 Mar. 2018 The structure is fastened onto the skirt of the building using angle brackets and stainless steel screws. — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, "How to Build Steps Into Any Building," 4 Jan. 2018

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angle bracket

noun

English Language Learners Definition of angle bracket

: either one of a pair of punctuation marks 〈〉 used to enclose written material

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