polygon
1 of 1noun/ˈpɑlɪɡɑn/
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(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three or more straight sides
- A triangle is the simplest type of polygon with three sides.
- The children learned to identify different polygons in their geometry class.
- The stop sign is an example of an octagonal polygon.
- Architects often use polygons in their designs for aesthetic and structural purposes.
- Polygons can be classified based on the number of their sides, such as pentagons and hexagons.
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