angle
A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
Other meanings
A corner where two walls intersect.
A change in direction.
“The horse took off at an angle.”
Word history
From Latin "angulus" (angulus, anglus).
Where this comes from
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