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triangular
triangular /traɪˈæŋɡjələ, traɪˈæŋɡjʊlə $ -ər/ adjective
1. shaped like a triangle
2. involving three people or teams:
    a triangular sporting competition
     
THESAURUS
■ describing types of shapes
    square shaped like a square: a square box
    circular/round shaped like a circle: a circular table
    semicircular shaped like a semicircle: a semicircular arch above the door
    triangular shaped like a triangle: sails divided into triangular sections
    rectangular shaped like a rectangle: a simple rectangular building
    oval shaped like an oval: an oval swimming pool
    cylindrical shaped like a cylinder: The statue is on top of a tall cylindrical column.
    spherical shaped like a ball: The planet Saturn is not completely spherical.