right angle
noun
: the angle bounded by two lines perpendicular to each other : an angle of 90° or ¹/₂ π radians
Examples of right angle in a Sentence
A square has four right angles.
Hold the nail at a right angle to the board.
The two boards are joined at right angles to each other.
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Hilarious images from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Marchetti’s photo shows the moment a red squirrel is entering its hide in the trunk of a tree, with its legs at right angles to the trunk.
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Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The surface of his work presents like an architectural blueprint, full of right angles, clear lines and efficient use of space.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Everything in the apartment flows seamlessly together and the service area is the only element with right angles.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
The crossover gate is located in Turn 4 and presents a serious hazard if a car hits it at just the right angle to cause carnage.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The surface of his work presents like an architectural blueprint, full of right angles, clear lines and efficient use of space.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Everything in the apartment flows seamlessly together and the service area is the only element with right angles.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
The crossover gate is located in Turn 4 and presents a serious hazard if a car hits it at just the right angle to cause carnage.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for right angle
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“Right angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20angle. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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