Definitions for quadrangleˈkwɒdˌræŋ gəl
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quadrilateral, quadrangle, tetragon(noun)
a four-sided polygon
a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings
A geometric shape with four angles and four straight sides; a four-sided polygon.
A courtyard which is quadrangular.
The buildings forming the border of such a courtyard.
Origin: From quadrangle, from quadrangulum.
a plane figure having four angles, and consequently four sides; any figure having four angles
a square or quadrangular space or inclosure, such a space or court surrounded by buildings, esp. such a court in a college or public school in England
Origin: [F., fr. L. quadrangulum; quattuor four + angulus an angle. See Four, and Angle a corner.]
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