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rectangular

[rek-tang-gyuh-ler] / rɛkˈtæŋ gjə lər /




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In Welshpool, Powys, cropmarks of a rectangular Neolithic long barrow has been seen that dates back around 5,000 years, while in Conwy new details have been collected of buried Roman buildings at Caerhun Roman fort.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Instead, the researchers used a tabletop rectangular tank filled with viscous glycerol and tiny thermochromic liquid crystals that change color as temperatures shift.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

He went toward the altar through a veil of thick smoke and first reached for the antimins, a rectangular piece of cloth that is necessary to celebrate the Liturgy, or Eucharist.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

The drum of an arena would be surrounded by an elegant rectangular box with vertical fins and tall windows.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

Carefully, she cut out letters spelling the Beiderman’s name from the green felt; then she threaded her needle and sewed the letters onto the rectangular red piece.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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