Straight-angle
noun
1.
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°.
straight angle
noun
1.
an angle of 180°
straight angle
(strāt)
An angle having a measure of 180°.
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