di·he·dral (d -h  dr l)adj. Mathematics 1. Formed by or having two plane faces; two-sided. 2. Relating to, having, or forming a dihedral angle. n. 1. Mathematics a. A dihedral angle. b. A dihedral group. 2. Aeronautics The upward or downward inclination of an aircraft wing from true horizontal. |
dihedral [daɪˈhiːdrəl]
adj
(Mathematics) having or formed by two intersecting planes; two-sided a dihedral angle
n
1. (Mathematics) Also called dihedron dihedral angle the figure formed by two intersecting planes
2. the US name for corner [11]
3. (Engineering / Aeronautics) the upward inclination of an aircraft wing in relation to the lateral axis Compare anhedral
| dihedral (d-hdrl) Formed by a pair of planes or sections of planes that intersect. |
Translations
dihedral
adj → zweiflächig
n → V-Winkel m; (Aviat) → V-Stellung f
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