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| cornerwise |
proceeding from one corner of a rectangle through the center to the opposite corner; diagonally. [1/3 definitions] |
| diagonal |
joining one corner to the opposite corner of a square, rectangle, or other flat shape with straight sides. [1/2 definitions] |
| flag1 |
a piece of cloth, in the shape of a rectangle or triangle, with colors and designs. Flags are used for signaling or as symbols of a country or organization. [1/2 definitions] |
| harmonica |
a small wind instrument in the shape of a rectangle. It is held in the hands and played by blowing and inhaling air over a set of metal reeds; mouth organ. |
| oblong |
having one dimension longer than the other, as in a rectangle or ellipse; elongated. [1/2 definitions] |
| quadrangle |
a closed two-dimensional figure with four sides, such as a rectangle or parallelogram. [1/3 definitions] |
| quadrate |
a square or rectangle. [1/5 definitions] |
| rectangular |
having the shape of a rectangle. The square is one example of a rectangular shape. |
| sari |
a long lightweight rectangle of fine cloth which, when wrapped around the waist and over the shoulder, becomes the normal dress of the majority of Hindu women. |
| square |
a rectangle whose four sides are of equal length. [3/24 definitions] |
| suitcase |
a case in the shape of a rectangle used for carrying clothing and personal items. |
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