Definitions

1. noun

A four-sided shape with two pairs of sides of unequal length, where the parallel sides are the bases, and the non-parallel sides are the legs.

“The engineer designed the trapezium to support the weight of the building.”

2. noun

A quadrilateral, especially one whose angles are not right angles.

“The trapezium in the diagram has three acute angles.”

3. noun

A musical instrument with a flat, trapezoidal sound box, often used in traditional folk music.

“The trapezium player added a rich, resonant sound to the ensemble.”

4. verb

To support or hold something up, especially using a trapezium-shaped structure.

“The scaffolding trapeziumed the walls of the building.”