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RE-ENTERING ANGLE

\ɹˌiːˈɛntəɹɪŋ ˈaŋɡə͡l], \ɹˌiːˈɛntəɹɪŋ ˈaŋɡə‍l], \ɹ_ˌiː__ˈɛ_n_t_ə_ɹ_ɪ_ŋ ˈa_ŋ_ɡ_əl]\

Definitions of RE-ENTERING ANGLE

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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An angle pointing inwards.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

In fort., the angle of a work whose point turns awards towards the defended place.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

(Fortif.) One which recedes inwards towards a fort from the surrounding country.
(Math.) An angle of a polygon which, measured internally, exceeds two right angles.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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