twelve-sided
4.8
Having twelve flat sides like a coin or die
- adjective
- /ˈtwɛlvˌsaɪdɪd/
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dodecagonal
- The smock mill is a tapered tower clad in weatherboard or brick and is usually octagonal in shape, although there are examples of six, ten, and even twelve-sided ones.
Examples
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In geometry class, we learned about polygons, including the twelve-sided dodecagon.
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The garden's stone path features several twelve-sided tiles that create an interesting pattern.
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The architect designed a unique building with a twelve-sided structure that stood out among the others.
How Many Sides
twelve-sided
4.8
ten-sided
3.9
eight-sided
1
2.7
1
2.7
six-sided
1
1.6
1
1.6
five-sided
1
3.2
1
3.2
four-sided
1
1.0
1
1.0
three-sided
1
1.5
1
1.5
Surface Forms
twelve-sided positive
Morphology
Etymology
Twelve-sided is a simple compound of twelve ('the number 12') and side ('an edge or face'). So it literally means 'having twelve sides', like a twelve-sided die or a shape with twelve edges.