Crossword clues for tetragon
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Tetragon \Tet"ra*gon\, n. [L. tetragonum, Gr. tetra`gwnon; te`tra- (see Tetra-) + gwni`a corner, angle: cf. F. t['e]tragone.]
(Geom.) A plane figure having four sides and angles; a quadrangle, as a square, a rhombus, etc.
(Astrol.) An aspect of two planets with regard to the earth when they are distant from each other ninety degrees, or the fourth of a circle.
--Hutton.
Wiktionary
n. 1 (context geometry rare English) A quadrilateral. 2 An aspect of two planets with regard to the Earth when they are distant from each other ninety degrees, or a quarter-circle.
WordNet
n. a four-sided polygon [syn: quadrilateral, quadrangle]
Wikipedia
Tetragon is the second album by jazz saxophonist Joe Henderson released on the Milestone label. It was recorded on September 27, 1967 and May 16, 1968 and features performances by Henderson with Don Friedman, Jack DeJohnette, Kenny Barron, Ron Carter and Louis Hayes. The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states that "Highlights of this album include the title track, "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "Invitation."".
Usage examples of "tetragon".
Lastly I woondered what foundation and arches were able to vphold so monstrous a weight, whether the pyllars were hexagons or tetragons, and what varietie of columnes, and what number might serue, and after what sorte proportionately disposed and set.