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rectangle

1 of 1noun
/ˈrɛktæŋɡəl/
Forms:rectangles
1

(geometry) a flat shape with four right angles, especially one with opposing sides that are equal and parallel to each other

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  • In geometry class, they practiced calculating the area of a rectangle.
  • The window was a large rectangle, allowing plenty of natural light into the room.
  • She drew a rectangle on the paper to outline the garden plot.
  • Many road signs are shaped like rectangles for easy visibility.
  • The artist used rectangles in her painting to create a sense of balance.