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trapezoid Definition

trap·ezoid (trap′i zo̵id′)

noun

  1. a plane figure with four sides, only two of which are parallel
  2. Brit. trapezium (sense )
  3. Anat. a small bone of the wrist near the base of the index finger

Etymology: ModL trapezoides < Gr trapezoeides, shaped like a trapezoid: see trapezium & -oid

adjective

shaped like a trapezoid

trapezoid Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • detect: The new diagonal correction function. ⢠Through an original algorithm, which automatically detects trapezoids in images and corrects them to rectangles.
  • shape: Because birds are trapezoid shaped ( narrower on top that by the jaw-line ) they can ( and will!

Modifies a noun

  • course: Three races were sailed on a trapezoid course with different conditions in all of them.
  • table: Central leg allows for trapezoid tables to be used on both sides.
  • shape: The new lights are equally imposing, with a trapezoid shape incorporating a subtle circular highlight that cuts into the bumper.
  • headlamp: The handlebar, trapezoid headlamp, front mudguard and trimmed-down rear lids were all new.

Preposition: in

  • image: The new diagonal correction function. ⢠Through an original algorithm, which automatically detects trapezoids in images and corrects them to rectangles.
  • shape: The head when viewed anteriorly is narrowly trapezoid in shape.