Definition of Trapezoid

1. Noun. A quadrilateral with two parallel sides.

Geographical relationships: America, The States, U.s., U.s.a., United States, United States Of America, Us, Usa
Generic synonyms: Quadrangle, Quadrilateral, Tetragon
Derivative terms: Trapezoidal

2. Noun. The wrist bone between the trapezium and the capitate bones.
Exact synonyms: Os Trapezoideum, Trapezoid Bone
Generic synonyms: Carpal, Carpal Bone, Wrist Bone

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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