Definition of «rectangle»

A rectangle is a quadrilateral (a four-sided shape) with all sides equal in length and all angles right angles. It's often referred to as a square because it has four right angle corners, but its sides can be any length. Rectangles are commonly used in art, architecture, design, and everyday life due to their simplicity and versatility.

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Measure the length and width of the rectangle to calculate its area.
Draw a rectangle on the whiteboard while explaining the properties of its four sides.
Use a ruler to create a rectangle from a piece of paper in an arts and crafts project.
Discuss how to find the perimeter of a rectangle by adding the lengths of all four sides.
Integrating rectangles into a quilt design by cutting and sewing fabric pieces together.
Compare the differences between a square and a rectangle, highlighting that all squares are rectangles but not all rectangles are squares.
Identify a rectangle in a picture or painting and discuss its characteristics with art students.
Teach a geometry lesson on the properties of a rectangle, highlighting its right angles and equal opposite sides.
Mention rectangles as a common shape in architecture, such as the windows or doors in a building.

Phrases with «rectangle»

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You should end up with a 5 x 10 - inch rectangle of folded dough. (wildyeastblog.com)
Roll it again into rectangle shape of same thickness, fold it again like the above. (cookingninja.com)
It's an odd shape — a sort of rectangle with curved sides. (tomsguide.com)
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Definition of «rectangle»

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Phrases with «rectangle»

Sentences with «rectangle»

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