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keilförmig

wedge-shaped

adjective KYLE-foer-mikh Rare

Origin: from Keil (wedge) and Form (shape)

Usage Note

keilförmig means wedge-shaped, from Keil (wedge). Common in geometry, geology and design for a triangle that tapers to an edge: ein keilförmiger Einschnitt.

Examples

"Die Vögel flogen in einer keilförmigen Formation."

Natural Translation

The birds flew in a wedge-shaped formation.

Literal Translation

The birds flew in a wedge-shaped formation.

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