angle bracket

noun

Examples of angle bracket in a Sentence

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To do this, attach angle brackets to both the bed and the wall, using a stud finder to locate studs. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2023 Next, use right-angle brackets to mount the tabletop to the base. Elongate the bracket holes in the top a bit to allow for the wood to expand and contract with changes in humidity. David Agrell, Popular Mechanics, 7 Mar. 2020 The structure is fastened onto the skirt of the building using angle brackets and stainless steel screws. Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 4 Jan. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of angle bracket was in 1890

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“Angle bracket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angle%20bracket. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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