dihedral

/daɪˈhiːdɹəl/
noun 3adj 3

Definitions

noun

1

An angle between two plane surfaces

2

The upward slope of an aircraft's wing

3

The angle between pairs of chemical bonds separated by a third bond

adj

1

Consisting of, relating to or contained between two plane surfaces.

dihedral angle

2

Having wings that form a dihedral angle, especially when the angle between the upper sides is less than 180°.

3

Of wing pairs, inclined at an upward angle to each other.

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