biangular

A geologist examines a biangular crystal under bright light.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having two angles: "biangular" describes an object or shape that possesses two distinct angles.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The gemstone was cut in a biangular shape, giving it two sharp corners. (The stone had two angles.)
  • The biangular bracket was used to support the shelf at both ends. (The bracket had two angles for attachment.)

Advanced Usage

• "biangular measurement": a measurement taken between two angles.
  • The surveyor used a biangular measurement to determine the plot's boundaries. (The measurement involved two angles.)

Variants and Related Words

• Biangularly (adv): in a manner involving two angles.
  • The path turned biangularly, first to the left then to the right. (The path turned at two angles.)

Synonyms

• Two-angled: having two angles.
  • The two-angled piece of metal fit perfectly into the joint. (Having two angles.)

Related Idioms

• (No common idioms are associated with "biangular.")