face angle
- noun
- /feɪs ˈæŋɡəl/
- Specialized
:
ángulo de cara
Examples
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Based on these measurements, we designed an anatomically correct protective outer sleeve (aircraft wings), with a ventral face angle of 135 degrees and a dorsal face angle of 142 degrees.
Academic text (2018) -
Based on these measurements, we designed an anatomically correct protective outer sleeve (aircraft wings), with a ventral face angle of 135 degrees and a dorsal face angle of 142 degrees.
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The instructor explained that the face angle is crucial for controlling the trajectory of the golf ball.
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Adjusting the face angle of the driver can significantly improve your swing accuracy during the game.
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In architecture, understanding the face angle of a polyhedron helps in visualizing its three-dimensional structure.
Synonyms
401
2.5
The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point
1
3.9
The space inside a shape with straight sides where two sides meet
The angle inside a polygon where two sides meet
The space between two straight lines that meet on the same flat surface
How Large
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- Specialized
- Specialized
1
3.4
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- Specialized
16
2.4
- Specialized
1
2.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'face' (the surface of an object) specifies the location or part, and 'angle' names the geometric measure, so together they denote an angle on a face. This follows a regular noun+noun pattern and is predictable for a B1 learner who knows both constituents, even if the term is used in a technical context.
Etymology
The noun face angle comes from the image of face meaning a 'flat side' of a solid and angle meaning the space where two edges meet on that side. So, face angle means the angle on a face of a three-dimensional shape.