across |
so as to pass over at an angle, as one line crossing over another. [1/5 definitions] |
acute |
an angle of less than ninety degrees. [1/4 definitions] |
acute angle |
an angle of less than ninety degrees. |
angle1 |
the figure made by two lines coming from a single point. [4 definitions] |
askew |
out of line; at an angle. [1/2 definitions] |
bend |
When something bends, it is not straight anymore. It becomes curved or it takes the shape of an angle. When it's very windy, the trees bend. [1/5 definitions] |
corner |
the place where two lines or surfaces meet to form an angle. [1/5 definitions] |
crank |
a device that moves things in a circle. Cranks have a lever attached at a right angle to the end of an arm that moves in a circle. Cranks are turned by hand or by another arm that connects to the lever. [1/4 definitions] |
glance |
to hit something at a slant and move off at an angle. [1/3 definitions] |
hypotenuse |
the side opposite the right angle in a right triangle; the longest side of a right triangle. |
incline |
When something inclines, it slants. It goes up or down at an angle. [1/2 definitions] |
oblique angle |
an angle that is not a right angle. |
obtuse angle |
an angle greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees. |
perpendicular |
at a right angle to. [1/2 definitions] |
right angle |
the angle formed where two perpendicular lines meet. It measures ninety degrees. |
right triangle |
a triangle with a right angle. |
scythe |
a tool that has a long handle with a long, curved blade attached to the end at a right angle. It is used for cutting grass or harvesting grain by hand. |
slant |
to be at a leaning or tilting angle. [1/2 definitions] |
slope |
any surface that is set at an angle. [1/4 definitions] |
square |
an instrument with straight edges and a right angle used to draw or test right angles. [2/22 definitions] |
turn |
an angle, bend, or curve. [1/22 definitions] |