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DIAGONALS

(noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Diagonals.

Diagonals - as a noun

(geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent

A line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bias

An oblique line of squares of the same color on a checkerboard

Example: "The bishop moves on the diagonals"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lineline
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(mathematics) a set of entries in a square matrix running diagonally either from the upper left to lower right entry or running from the upper right to lower left entry

A punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
separatrixslashsolidusvirgule

Diagonals - as an adjective satellite

Connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face

Example: "A diagonal line across the page"

Having an oblique or slanted direction

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aslantaslopeslantedslantingslopedsloping

Example Sentences

"The artist used bold diagonals in his abstract painting."
"The basketball player made a long pass along the diagonals of the court."
"The architect incorporated diagonals into the building's design to create visual interest."
"She carefully measured and marked the diagonals on the fabric before cutting."
"The crossword puzzle had several tricky clues that required filling in the diagonals."
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Word Game Points

Is DIAGONALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, diagonals is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DIAGONALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DIAGONALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, diagonals is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIAGONALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DIAGONALS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, diagonals is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIAGONALS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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