deltoid
IPA: dɛɫtɔɪd
noun
- (anatomy) The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
- (anatomy) The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.
- (geometry) A kite (quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end).
- (geometry) A deltoid curve (hypocycloid with three cusps).
adjective
- In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.
- (botany, of leaves) Of a triangular or roughly triangular shape and attached to the stem via the side.
- Of or pertaining to the deltoid muscle.
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