Definition of rectangle
: a parallelogram all of whose angles are right angles; especially : one with adjacent sides of unequal length
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Each box contains 12 tiny rectangles individually wrapped in waxed paper, not unlike a fancy bonbon.
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The porch is surrounded by a much larger structural steel beam rectangle that provides a roof and an accent to the building's design, said Mike Sorge, project director with Mortenson Construction.
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Roll to an 8- by 16-inch rectangle, again taking care to keep the corners square and sides straight. 7.
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Early on, squid was cut to mimic sushi rice, blanketed with a delicate rectangle of coconut fat.
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Lay three ice cream sandwiches side by side to form a rectangle.
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Cut into squares, diamonds or rectangles and remove from pan.
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The tracker is a waterproof rectangle that weighs less than an ounce and runs on a built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery.
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For home cooks, Gallego recommends rolling the dough into a rectangle and then using a square cutter.
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RECTANGLE Defined for English Language Learners
rectangle
playDefinition of rectangle for English Language Learners
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geometry : a four-sided shape that is made up of two pairs of parallel lines and that has four right angles; especially : a shape in which one pair of lines is longer than the other pair
RECTANGLE Defined for Kids
rectangle
playDefinition of rectangle for Students
: a flat geometric four-sided figure with right angles and with opposite sides parallel
Word Root of rectangle
The Latin word rēctus, meaning “straight” or “right,” gives us the root rect. Words from the Latin rēctus have something to do with being straight or correct. Something erect stands straight up. Something correct is right. A rectangle is a shape made of four straight lines and four right angles.
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