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face angle

American  

noun

Geometry.
  1. the angle formed by two successive edges of a polyhedron.


Etymology

Origin of face angle

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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As well, the larger bulge radius curvature disguises a closed face angle.

From Golf Digest • Dec. 10, 2019

It’s designed for the way these clubs are typically used: almost exclusively on full shots hit with a square face angle.

From Golf Digest • Jul. 29, 2019

“We saw the same thing coming up over and over again: the same inconsistencies in face angle delivery,” he said.

From Golf Digest • May 2, 2018

It also features a six-way adjustable hosel that alters loft by plus/minus one degree and changes face angle from one-degree closed to one-degree open.

From Golf Digest • Jan. 9, 2017

The platform connects to your PC with a 10-foot USB cable and measures your club head speed, face angle and swing path in real time.

From Time • Feb. 13, 2013

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