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Triangle

Definition:

A triangle is a polygon with three sides and three angles.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A figure or shape that has three straight sides and three angles.

Example sentence: The children were learning about triangles and squares in their geometry class.

Sense 2:

A musical instrument consisting of a steel rod bent into a triangle shape, which is struck with a metal striker to produce a ringing sound.

Example sentence: The percussionist played the triangle in the orchestra, adding a shimmering sound to the music.

Related products:

• Triangle Geometry Books
• Triangle Musical Instruments