triangle

US /ˈtraɪ.æŋ.ɡəl/
UK /ˈtraɪ.æŋ.ɡəl/
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1.

Dreieck

a plane figure with three straight sides and three angles

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The architect used a triangle to measure the angles.
Der Architekt benutzte ein Dreieck, um die Winkel zu messen.
She drew a perfect equilateral triangle.
Sie zeichnete ein perfektes gleichseitiges Dreieck.
2.

Triangel

a percussion instrument consisting of a steel rod bent into a triangle, open at one corner, and sounded by striking with a metal beater

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The musician played the triangle during the orchestral piece.
Der Musiker spielte das Triangel während des Orchesterstücks.
The delicate sound of the triangle added sparkle to the melody.
Der zarte Klang des Triangels verlieh der Melodie Glanz.