angulation

/æŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of angling or the state of being angled; a bent or twisted part of something, especially a limb or a joint.

“The surgeon examined the patient’s angulation in the x-ray image.”

2. noun

a deviation from a straight course, especially a ship’s deviation from a straight course in the water.

“The captain had to adjust the ship’s angulation to avoid the rocks.”

3. noun

a sharp, pointed angle, especially one formed by the meeting of two planes or surfaces.

“The architect designed the building to feature a series of sharp angulations.”

4. verb

to bend or twist something into an angle or a curve.

“The artist angulated the wire to create a unique sculpture.”

Synonyms

  • bending
  • leaning
  • twisting

Antonyms

  • aligning
  • straightening