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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Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun, is unique for its extreme axial tilt, with its equator and orbit making nearly at a right angle — likely the result of a collision with an Earth-size object long ago.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The light is vibrating all in one direction hits a filter that only lets light vibrating at a right angle through, so like a cow trying to fit through a fence, nothing gets through.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
Known mostly for his right angles and bright colors,, Mondriaan’s older works were a bit more realistic.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Thorough, covered the right angles, and in particular Bobby's emotional impact on the team.
—Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The light is vibrating all in one direction hits a filter that only lets light vibrating at a right angle through, so like a cow trying to fit through a fence, nothing gets through.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
Known mostly for his right angles and bright colors,, Mondriaan’s older works were a bit more realistic.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Thorough, covered the right angles, and in particular Bobby's emotional impact on the team.
—Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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 8 Apr. 2025.
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