Trapezoid
noun
A shape with four sides, where at least one pair of sides are parallel.
The math teacher taught us how to calculate the area of a trapezoid.
Often appears as...
- isosceles trapezoid
- area of trapezoid
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Technical
noun
In United States, a trapezoid is a shape with exactly one pair of parallel sides.
In the US, the definition for trapezoid is different from the UK.
Often appears as...
- trapezoid rule
- trapezoid bone
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Technical
noun
In anatomy, trapezoid bone is a small bone in the wrist on the thumb's side.
The trapezoid bone is one of eight carpal bones that make up the human wrist.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A shape with four sides, where at least one pair of sides are parallel.
The math teacher taught us how to calculate the area of a trapezoid.
Often appears as...
- isosceles trapezoid
- area of trapezoid
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In United States, a trapezoid is a shape with exactly one pair of parallel sides.
In the US, the definition for trapezoid is different from the UK.
Often appears as...
- trapezoid rule
- trapezoid bone
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In anatomy, trapezoid bone is a small bone in the wrist on the thumb's side.
The trapezoid bone is one of eight carpal bones that make up the human wrist.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mathematical Shape
Trapezoid refers to a specific four-sided figure in math, important for geometry.
Every trapezoid has two bases that are its parallel sides.
Pro Tip 2/3Pair of Sides
Not all sides of a trapezoid are parallel; only one pair is.
Identify the parallel sides when you draw a trapezoid.
Pro Tip 3/3Versatile Application
Trapezoids are used in various fields, like architecture and design, due to their unique shape.
The building's roof is shaped like a trapezoid.
Pro Tip 1/3Mathematical Shape
Trapezoid refers to a specific four-sided figure in math, important for geometry.
Every trapezoid has two bases that are its parallel sides.
Pro Tip 2/3Pair of Sides
Not all sides of a trapezoid are parallel; only one pair is.
Identify the parallel sides when you draw a trapezoid.
Pro Tip 3/3Versatile Application
Trapezoids are used in various fields, like architecture and design, due to their unique shape.
The building's roof is shaped like a trapezoid.
Pro Tip 1/3Mathematical Shape
Trapezoid refers to a specific four-sided figure in math, important for geometry.
Every trapezoid has two bases that are its parallel sides.
Pro Tip 2/3Pair of Sides
Not all sides of a trapezoid are parallel; only one pair is.
Identify the parallel sides when you draw a trapezoid.
Pro Tip 3/3Versatile Application
Trapezoids are used in various fields, like architecture and design, due to their unique shape.
The building's roof is shaped like a trapezoid.
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These Men Love...
sitting on a park bench for example like here in this beautiful park and right in the middle of London to take my time time is what keeps everything from happening all at once but you know Cleveland Square is not really a square it's actually a trapezoid a lot of the
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Can you solve the Alice...
and looks again at the trapezoid and triangle soldier lying next to each other. They look like they cover exactly half of the rectangle, their edges forming one long line running from corner to corner.
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Nnedi Okorafor: Sci-fi...
video-sharing website, social network, circle, pyramid and trapezoid. But the story goes deeper. It is in the mud, the dirt, the earth, in the fond memory of the soily cosmos.
Video examples
These Men Love...
sitting on a park bench for example like here in this beautiful park and right in the middle of London to take my time time is what keeps everything from happening all at once but you know Cleveland Square is not really a square it's actually a trapezoid a lot of the
Video examples
Can you solve the Alice...
and looks again at the trapezoid and triangle soldier lying next to each other. They look like they cover exactly half of the rectangle, their edges forming one long line running from corner to corner.
Video examples
Nnedi Okorafor: Sci-fi...
video-sharing website, social network, circle, pyramid and trapezoid. But the story goes deeper. It is in the mud, the dirt, the earth, in the fond memory of the soily cosmos.
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