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Definition of Trapezoid

1. Noun. A quadrilateral with two parallel sides.

2. Noun. The wrist bone between the trapezium and the capitate bones.

Definition of Trapezoid

1. n. A plane four-sided figure, having two sides parallel to each other.

2. a. Having the form of a trapezoid; trapezoidal; as, the trapezoid ligament which connects the coracoid process and the clavicle.

Definition of Trapezoid

1. Noun. (geometry) A (convex) quadrilateral with two (non-adjacent) parallel sides. ¹

2. Noun. (anatomy) The trapezoid bone of the wrist. ¹

3. Noun. (geometry British obsolete) A convex quadrilateral with no sides parallel and no equal sides. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Trapezoid

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Medical Definition of Trapezoid

1. 1. A plane four-sided figure, having two sides parallel to each other. 2. A bone of the carpus at the base of the second metacarpal, or index finger. Origin: Gr. Trapezoid-shaped; table + shape, likeness: cf. F. Trapezoide. See Trapezium. 1. Having the form of a trapezoid; trapezoidal; as, the trapezoid ligament which connects the coracoid process and the clavicle. 2. Of or pertaining to the trapezoid ligament; as, the trapezoid line. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trapezoid

trapezii trapezing trapeziometacarpal trapezist trapezists trapezium trapezium bone trapeziums trapezius trapezius muscle

trapeziuses trapezohedra trapezohedral trapezohedron trapezohedrons trapezoid (current term) trapezoid body trapezoid bone trapezoid bones trapezoid ligament

trapezoid line trapezoid ridge trapezoidal trapezoids traphole trapholes trapidil traping trapless traplike

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