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right angle Definition

right angle

noun

an angle of 90 degrees; angle made by the meeting of two straight lines perpendicular to each other

right angle Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • form: The legs should form a right angle with the trunk at the hips.
  • make: Therefore, as of now, I'm going to make the right angle my friend rather than view it as a limitation.

Preposition: across

runner: Seven wood cross-pieces are attached at right angles across the runners.