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straight angle

–noun
the angle formed by two radii of a circle that are drawn to the extremities of an arc equal to one half of the circle; an angle of 180°.

Origin:
1595–1605
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n.  An angle of 180°.
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straight angle   (strāt)  Pronunciation Key 
An angle having a measure of 180°.
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