polyhedron
noun [C] /ˌpɒl.iˈhiː.drən/
/ˌpɑː.liˈhiː.drɑːn/ (plural polyhedrons, plural polyhedra /-drə/ ) specializedDefinition
› a solid shape with four or more flat surfaces: A cube is a polyhedron.Geometrical shapesSpherical, circular and annular objects
(Definition of polyhedron noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -cornered suffix
- -dimensional suffix
- arch noun
- asymmetric adjective
- circular adjective
- cylinder noun (SHAPE)
- cylindrical adjective
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