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trig
1[ trig ]
trig
2[ trig ]
trig
3[ trig ]
verb (used with object)
- to support or prop, as with a wedge.
- to act as a check on (the moving of wheels, vehicles, etc.).
noun
- a wedge or block used to prevent a wheel, cask, or the like, from rolling.
trig.
4abbreviation for
- trigonometric.
- trigonometrical.
- trigonometry.
trig
1/ trɪɡ /
adjective
- neat or spruce
verb
- to make or become trim or spruce
trig
2/ trɪɡ /
noun
- a wedge or prop
verb
- to block or stop
- to prop or support
trig.
3abbreviation for
- trigonometrical
- trigonometry
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Derived Forms
- ˈtrigness, noun
- ˈtrigly, adverb
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Other Words From
- trigness noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
“I think in regard to Trig, anything is possible,” McGinniss writes.
Palin dedicates the book to her 2-year old son, Trig, who has Down syndrome.
The media frenzy around them was astonishing—they were rock stars, from Bristol and Levi down to little Trig.
How could I ever forget the sight of a banner held up high to say “We Are Here For Trig”?
Has Senator McCain simply forgotten that Calculus Algebra Trig has Down Syndrome?
Jane was a trig, neat body; small, as the coast girls often are—I wonder why?
Harry and Seth made everything trig and came in last, leaving the cat-boat at anchor far out.
The trig little sail-boat turned out to be a respectable yacht, steam, at that.
Trig′amist, one who marries three wives; Trig′amy, the state of having three husbands or wives at the same time.
Trigla, trig′la, n. the typical genus of Triglid, the gurnards.
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