Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rhomboid
noun
/ˈrämˌbɔid/
Definition
A four-sided figure (or quadrilateral) with opposite sides parallel and equal in length, where the angles are not right angles.
Examples
- The shape of the table reminded me of a rhomboid.
- In geometry class, we studied various properties of the rhomboid.
- The muscles in the upper back are called rhomboid muscles.
Meaning
The term ‘rhomboid’ is often used in geometry to describe a parallelogram that is not a rectangle or square. It can also refer to certain anatomical shapes in the body.
Synonyms
- parallelogram
- diamond
- trapezium
