polygon

[pol-ee-gon] / ˈpɒl iˌgɒn /

NOUN

closed plane figure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shape

STRONG

form

WEAK

decagon dodecagon hexagon octagon parallelogram pentagon quadrangle quadrilateral trapezoid triangle

Example Sentences

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But on rare occasions, designers choose to build their interactive worlds not from pixels and polygons but from physical materials like cardboard and clay.

From New York Times

“We want them to come back and be the classic beautiful white salt flats that they should be,” Andler said of her appreciation for the salt polygons.

From Los Angeles Times

Using survey information, experts will create polygons on a map showing areas of focus, Hiznay said.

From Reuters

By 2021, the investigators had been able to shrink the polygon so that it covered only several hundred homes.

From Seattle Times

“Who would believe that a little polygon could kick up such a fuss,” said Marjorie Senechal, a mathematician at Smith College who is on the roster of speakers for the event.

From New York Times