rectangle
nounUK /ˈrek.tæŋ.ɡəl/
US /ˈrek.tæŋ.ɡəl/
A rectangle is a flat shape with four straight sides and four square corners.
The teacher drew a rectangle on the board and asked us to find its area.
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2. A rectangular object or area, such as a field or room.
The garden is a small rectangle behind the house.
3. In sports, the rectangular area of a boxing or wrestling ring.
The two fighters stepped into the rectangle.
4. A rectangular arrangement of items, such as text or icons on a screen.
Select the rectangle of cells in the spreadsheet.