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Dihedral

//daɪˈhiːdɹəl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Consisting of, relating to or contained between two plane surfaces. not-comparable

    "dihedral angle"

  2. 2
    Having wings that form a dihedral angle, especially when the angle between the upper sides is less than 180°. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Of wing pairs, inclined at an upward angle to each other. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    An angle between two plane surfaces
  2. 2
    The upward slope of an aircraft's wing
  3. 3
    The angle between pairs of chemical bonds separated by a third bond

Etymology

Etymology 1

From di- + -hedral.

Etymology 2

From di- + -hedral.

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