Triangulate

Triangulate
Triangulate Tri*an"gu*late, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Triangulated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Triangulating}.] 1. To divide into triangles; specifically, to survey by means of a series of triangles properly laid down and measured. [1913 Webster]

2. To make triangular, or three-cornered. [1913 Webster]


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  • triangulate — I. adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin triangulatus, past participle of triangulare to make triangles, from Latin triangulum Date: 1766 consisting of or marked with triangles II. transitive verb ( lated; lating) Date: 1833 1. to survey, map, or… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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