, or trigon.
A geometrical figure consisting of three sides and as many angles. Also, a machine formed by spars for lifting weights, water-casks, &c. Also, a stage hung round a mast, to scrape, paint, or grease it.
·noun A small constellation situated between Aries and Andromeda. II. Triangle ·noun A figure bound...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
A figure of three equal straight sides, and therefore of three equal angles. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
One contained by three right lines. ...
That which has all three sides unequal. ...
That contained under three arcs of great circles of a sphere. ...
That which has all its angles acute. ...
Any other than a right-angled triangle. ...
That which has one obtuse angle. ...
That which has one right angle. ...