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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