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dihedral

[daɪˈhiːdrəl]

dihedral Definition

  • 1the angle between two intersecting planes
  • 2a type of airplane wing that slopes upward at an angle to the horizontal, with a downward angle at the wingtips

Using dihedral: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dihedral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dihedral angle of the roof was steep.

  • Example

    The airplane's dihedral wings helped it to be more stable in flight.

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Summary: dihedral in Brief

The term 'dihedral' [daɪˈhiːdrəl] refers to either the angle between two intersecting planes or a type of airplane wing that slopes upward at an angle to the horizontal, with a downward angle at the wingtips. Examples include 'The dihedral angle of the roof was steep.' and 'The airplane's dihedral wings helped it to be more stable in flight.'