rhomboid
noun
rhom·boid
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Definition of rhomboid
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a parallelogram with no right angles and with adjacent sides of unequal length
rhomboid
adjective
rhom·boid
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or rhomboidal \ räm-ˈbȯi-dᵊl
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Definition of rhomboid (Entry 2 of 2)
: shaped somewhat like a rhombus or rhomboid
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Examples of rhomboid in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Lat Pull with Arm Rotation Lat pulls work your lats, mid traps, and rhomboids, says Braithwaite. — Leah Prinzivalli, SELF, "Jennifer Lopez's 8-Move Arm and Back Workout Is a Total-Body Challenge," 5 Oct. 2018 The shoulder stabilizer muscles, located in the upper back area, include the trapezius, serratus anterior, and the rhomboids. — Jenny Mccoy, SELF, "Strengthen Your Shoulders and Core With This Plank Workout From Jennifer Garner’s Trainer," 30 Apr. 2018 Phil for Phil Right-hander Phil Maton (lat) also rejoined the Padres from his rehab assignment at Double-A San Antonio as right-hander Phil Hughes hit the disabled list with a right rhomboid strain. — Jeff Sanders, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Tyson Ross reaching back for more when he needs it," 22 June 2018 Arranged in an unruly way calculated to appeal to kids’ anarchic tastes, the cards read as diamonds and rhomboids, nicely unifying the room’s design. Long-shot theory: Perhaps Ms.... — Dale Hrabi, WSJ, "A Debate Over a Children’s Study Nook," 11 May 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
McIlroy said the injury is to a rhomboid muscle on the left side of his body. — Rick Bonnell, charlotteobserver, "Is Rory McIlroy done for the year? Injury causing spasms, numbness," 13 Aug. 2017 McIlroy, 28, punctuated a quiet week with a 68, his first sub-70 round of the tournament, and then said a lingering rib injury — a spasming left rhomboid muscle, to be precise — could sideline him indefinitely. — Karen Crouse, New York Times, "Justin Thomas Wins the P.G.A. Championship, His First Major Title," 13 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rhomboid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for rhomboid
rhomboid
noun
English Language Learners Definition of rhomboid
geometry
: a shape with four sides where only the opposite sides and angles are equal
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