l-shaped

Thân thiện

The new desk has an L-shaped design that fits perfectly in the corner.

Definition

1. Adjective: Having a form or outline that resembles the capital letter 'L', typically consisting of two straight lines or sections meeting at a right angle.

Usage

The adjective "l-shaped" is used to describe the physical shape or layout of an object, space, or structure. It is almost always hyphenated when used before a noun. * It is commonly used to describe rooms, desks, sofas, or buildings. * It describes a specific, recognizable angular form.

Examples

• Before a noun:
  • The house has an l-shaped living room that wraps around the corner.
  • She bought an l-shaped desk to fit perfectly into the corner of her office.
• After a linking verb:
  • The new kitchen layout is l-shaped, with counters along two adjacent walls.
  • The swimming pool was l-shaped, providing both a long lane for laps and a shallow area for children.

Advanced Usage

• In technical or design contexts: The term can be used to describe components, plots of land, or graphs.
  • The architect designed an l-shaped annex to the main building.
  • The data produced an l-shaped curve, indicating a rapid initial decline followed by a long plateau.

Variants and Related Words

• L-shape (noun): The form itself.
  • The room was arranged in an L-shape.
• U-shaped: Shaped like the letter 'U'.
• T-shaped: Shaped like the letter 'T'.

Synonyms

• Angular
• Right-angled (in specific contexts describing the corner)

Antonyms

• Curved
• Rounded
• Circular

Học thuật

Adjective

1. shaped in the form of the letter L

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