triangle

/ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A polygon with three sides and three angles.

Noun

Examples

The wedge-shaped character was the triangle, the archaic Paleolithic sign of the vulva; the pubic triangle was at the end of the phallic stylus.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A set square.

NounRegister: US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “triangle” mean?

A polygon with three sides and three angles.

Is “triangle” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.