Polygon vs. Quadrangle

Polygonnoun

(geometry) A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.

Polygonnoun

(geometry) The boundary of such a figure.

Polygonnoun

A figure comprising vertices and (not necessarily straight) edges, alternatingly.

Polygonnoun

(geometry) Such a figure and its interior, taken as a whole.

Polygonnoun

A plane figure having many angles, and consequently many sides; esp., one whose perimeter consists of more than four sides; any figure having many angles.

Polygonnoun

a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides

Polygonnoun

a plane figure with at least three straight sides and angles, and typically five or more.

Polygon

In geometry, a polygon () is a plane figure that is described by a finite number of straight line segments connected to form a closed polygonal chain (or polygonal circuit). The bounded plane region, the bounding circuit, or the two together, may be called a polygon.

Quadranglenoun

(geometry) A geometric shape with four angles and four straight sides; a four-sided polygon.

Quadranglenoun

A courtyard which is quadrangular.

Quadranglenoun

The buildings forming the border of such a courtyard.

Quadranglenoun

A plane figure having four angles, and consequently four sides; any figure having four angles.

Quadranglenoun

A square or quadrangular space or inclosure, such a space or court surrounded by buildings, esp. such a court in a college or public school in England.

Quadranglenoun

a four-sided polygon

Quadranglenoun

a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings

Quadranglenoun

a four-sided plane figure, especially a square or rectangle.

Quadranglenoun

a square or rectangular space or courtyard enclosed by buildings.