Meaning of rhomboid in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈrɑmˌbɔɪd/

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1. Noun

   rhomboid

   Definitions

   1. a parallelogram with adjacent sides of unequal lengths

   Examples

   • « an oblique-angled parallelogram with only the opposite sides equal »
2. 2. any of several muscles of the upper back that help move the shoulder blade

3. Qualitative Adjective

   rhomboid

   Etymology

   late 16th century (as a noun): from French rhomboïde, or via late Latin from Greek rhomboeidēs, from rhombos (see rhombus)

   Definitions

   1. shaped like a rhombus or rhomboid

   Examples

   • « rhomboidal shapes »