cuneus

• Nom désignant toute forme ayant une section transversale triangulaire, ou un objet ou une partie en forme de coin, notamment en anatomie ou en architecture.

A noun referring to any shape that is triangular in cross section.

1. Triangular shapeC2formal

   Any shape that is triangular in cross section, resembling a wedge.

   Forme triangulaire en coin

   • The architect designed the roof as a cuneus to allow for better water runoff.
   • In geometry, a cuneus is a solid with a triangular cross-section.
   • The ancient tool was shaped like a cuneus for splitting wood.

   Synonymestrianglewedge