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polyhedron

1 of 1noun
/ˌpɑ.li.ˈhid.rən/
Forms:polyhedra
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a solid shape made of flat sides that fit together along their edges

  • The cube is a well-known example of a polyhedron, with six square faces.
  • We studied various properties of polyhedra in our geometry class last semester.
  • The polyhedron's vertices are the points where its edges meet.
  • The architect used a polyhedron as the inspiration for the design of the modern sculpture in the park.