Definition of Tangram

1. Noun. A Chinese puzzle consisting of a square divided into seven pieces that must be arranged to match particular designs.

Generic synonyms: Puzzle

Definition of Tangram

1. n. A Chinese toy made by cutting a square of thin wood, or other suitable material, into seven pieces, as shown in the cut, these pieces being capable of combination in various ways, so as to form a great number of different figures. It is now often used in primary schools as a means of instruction.

Definition of Tangram

1. Noun. A Chinese puzzle made of a square that is cut up into different triangular pieces which can then be reassembled to make designs. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tangram

1. a Chinese puzzle [n -S]

Medical Definition of Tangram

1. A Chinese toy made by cutting a square of thin wood, or other suitable material, into seven pieces, as shown in the cut, these pieces being capable of combination in various ways, so as to form a great number of different figures. It is now often used in primary schools as a means of instruction. Origin: Cf. Trangram. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tangram

tanglier
tangliest
tangling
tanglingly
tanglings
tangly
tango
tangoed
tangoes
tangoing
tangoist
tangoists
tangolike
tangor
tangos
tangram (current term)
tangrams
tangs
tangue
tangun
tanguns
tangwhaup
tangy
tangyuan
tanh
tanha
tanhs
tanier
tanist
tanistries

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