triangle

noun

tri·an·gle | \ˈtrī-ˌaŋ-gəl

Definition of triangle

1 : a polygon having three sides — compare spherical triangle

2a : a percussion instrument consisting of a rod of steel bent into the form of a triangle open at one angle and sounded by striking with a small metal rod

b : a drafting instrument consisting of a thin flat right-angled triangle of wood or plastic with acute angles of 45 degrees or of 30 degrees and 60 degrees

3 : a situation in which one member of a couple is involved in a love affair with a third person

Examples of triangle in a Sentence

She cut the sandwiches into triangles.

Recent Examples on the Web

Scientists also expect to explore the glacier’s grounding zone, planning to drill through 800 meters of ice to observe over several seasons where the triangle of ice, ocean, and rock meet. — Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS, "U.S.-U.K. science armada to target vulnerable Antarctic ice sheet," 30 Apr. 2018 As concealer: Be sure to try one of Reneau's go-to techniques — draw on a triangle of color, starting at the outer corner of your eye, moving diagonally downwards toward your cheekbone, then back up to the inner corner of the eye, and blend. — Melanie Rud Chadwick, Allure, "Exclusive: Too Faced's Super-Sized and Revamped Its Born This Way Concealer," 13 June 2018 This new opera by the composer George Benjamin and the playwright Martin Crimp centers on a love triangle inspired by the relationship between King Edward II of England and his courtier Piers Gaveston. — Sara Aridi, New York Times, "What’s on TV Saturday: ‘The Tale’ and ‘From Here to Eternity’," 26 May 2018 Cut each waffle into 4 triangles just before serving. — Anna Helm And Gabriella Vigoreaux, Country Living, "Rainbow Waffle Sandwiches," 22 May 2018 Playhouse Square Foundation owns the new Crowne Plaza, built in 1995 on the triangle of land at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Huron Road E, across from the city's theater complex. — Susan Glaser, cleveland.com, "Take a tour of Cleveland's new Crowne Plaza at Playhouse Square, formerly the Wyndham (photos)," 29 Apr. 2018 Allow several hours for the dough to chill before cutting into triangles and baking. — Lisa Yockelson, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Lots of lemon flavor is baked into these plump, glazed walnut scones," 16 Apr. 2018 To serve: Cut the warm, pressed baguettes into triangles and arrange on a serving platter. — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, "Recipe: The Grilled Cheez Guy’s Nacho Guyz," 12 Apr. 2018 Much better was the Hamachi Zu sashimi ($9), consisting of a half-dozen pieces of yellowtail, thickly sliced into triangles, soaking in a citrusy ponzu sauce. — Malcolm Mayhew, star-telegram, "Poke Stop sure-footed as it catches first wave of Hawaiian-dining trend in Fort Worth | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 4 Apr. 2018

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