trapezoid

UK
/ˈtræp.ɪ.zɔɪd/
US
/ˈtræp.ɪ.zɔɪd/

Translations

trapezoidnoun
trapezoids
pl
UK
/ˈtræp.ɪ.zɔɪd/
US
/ˈtræp.ɪ.zɔɪd/
trapèzeEn géométrie.
The math teacher drew a trapezoid on the board to explain the concept of parallel lines.
Le professeur de mathématiques a dessiné un trapèze au tableau pour expliquer le concept des lignes parallèles.
trapézoïdeAnatomie.
The X-ray revealed a small fracture of the trapezoid, explaining the persistent pain in her wrist.
La radiographie a révélé une petite fracture du trapézoïde, expliquant la douleur persistante à son poignet.
Synonyms
four-sided figure
trapezoidadjective
more trapezoid
Comp.
most trapezoid
Super.
UK
/trəˈpiː.zɔɪd/
US
/trəˈpɛz.ɔɪd/
Used attributively or (rarely) predicatively to describe something having the shape of a trapezoid.
The architect designed a trapezoid roof to give the building a distinctive profile.
L'architecte a conçu un toit trapézoïdal pour donner au bâtiment une silhouette distinctive.

Definitions

trapezoidnoun
A quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.
The math teacher drew a trapezoid on the board to explain the concept of parallel lines.
A carpal bone of the distal row in the wrist, situated between the trapezium and the capitate; also called the lesser multangular.
The X-ray revealed a small fracture of the trapezoid, explaining the persistent pain in her wrist.
trapezoidadjective
Having the form or characteristics of a trapezoid; trapezoidal.
The architect designed a trapezoid roof to give the building a distinctive profile.