obtuse angle
noun
an angle greater than 90° but less than 180°.
obtuse-angled
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a word derived from
obtuse angle.
Example Sentences
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Similarly you can divide them perfectly according to the character of the angles into acute-angled, right-angled and obtuse-angled.
From Logic, Inductive and Deductive by William Minto
Q. How is the obtuse-angled arch formed and described?
From The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture, Elucidated by Question and Answer, 4th ed. by Matthew Holbeche Bloxam
It was full two yards about, it stood as high as Eudena's waist, it was obtuse-angled and toothed with flints.
From Tales of Space and Time by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
A. An obtuse-angled scalene triangle, which has one obtuse angle.
From The Infant System For Developing the Intellectual and Moral Powers of all Children, from One to Seven years of Age by Samuel Wilderspin
He saw that he had an obtuse-angled triangle, with Lucy occupying the controlling point.
From The Secret Toll by Thorne, Paul And Mabel
