angulation

American  

[ang-gyuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌæŋ gyəˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

1. an angular part, position, or formation.

2. the exact measurement of angles.

3. Also called comma position.  Skiing.  a position for traversing a slope in which the skis are edged into the hill by bending the knees toward the hill and leaning the upper body away from the hill, with all weight on the downhill ski.

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angulation British  

/ ˌæŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. an angular formation

2. the precise measurement of angles

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Other Word Forms

• subangulation noun

Etymology

Origin of angulation

First recorded in 1865–70; angulate + -ion

Example Sentences

For instance, a skier/snowboarder may learn the physics behind the power generated out of a turn or the principles of edge angulation.

From Seattle Times

"Between 20 percent and 30 percent of patients have severe neck angulation when they have this AAA disease, and no one in the US has approval above 60 degrees," Hubbert told Reuters in an interview.

From Reuters

This secures apposition of the fragments with slight forward angulation at the seat of fracture.

From Project Gutenberg

Tooth: an acute angulation: a short pointed process from an appendage or margin.

From Project Gutenberg

Such angulation helps not only in holding the bowstring, but keeps the tip from coming off under pressure.

From Project Gutenberg