Definition of trig - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mathematicsTECH. study of triangles and trigonometric functionsTECH.
- We learned about sine and cosine in trig class.
2.
toolsRare UK small wooden peg or block used to prevent something from movingRare UK
- He placed a trig under the wheel to stop the cart from rolling.
3.
surveyingRare UK point used in surveying to measure landRare UK
- The surveyor marked the location with a trig.
Adjective
1.
appearanceDated UK neat and tidy in appearanceDated UK
- She wore a trig outfit to the meeting.
2.
conditionDated UK tight or firm in conditionDated UK
- The rope was trig and held the weight easily.
3.
behaviorDated US active or clever in behaviorDated US
- The trig student quickly solved the problem.
Verb
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fillingDated UK fill or stuff something completelyDated UK
- She trigged the bag with clothes.
2.
secureRare UK stop or prop with a wedgeRare UK
- She trigs the door open with a small block..
Images of trig
small wooden peg or block used to prevent something from moving 
point used in surveying to measure land
Expressions with trig
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relationship between trigonometric functions
Using a trig identity, we can simplify the expression.
any fixed structure marking a triangulation point
The trig point was essential for the mapping project.
Origin of trig
Scottish, trig (neat)
Examples of trig in a sentence
She excelled in her trig exams. The carpenter used a trig to stabilize the frame. A trig was missing, causing the structure to wobble. The map included a trig for reference. Engineers rely on the trig for calculations. His trig appearance made a good impression at the interview.
The room was kept in a trig state for the guests. The tent was trig, standing firm against the wind. His trig muscles showed his dedication to fitness. Her trig mind impressed the teachers. The trig child navigated the maze effortlessly. He trigged the suitcase with souvenirs. The chef trigged the pie with fresh apples. He trigs the window shut to keep it from rattling. They used a rock to trig the wheel of the cart.
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- French:trigonométrie, soigné, ...
- German:Trig, adrett, ...
- Italian:trigonometria, curato, ...
- Spanish:trigonometría, impecable, ...
- Portuguese:trigonometria, arrumado, ...
- Chinese:三角学, 整洁的, ...
- Japanese:三角法, きちんとした, ...
- Arabic:تَرِيك, مهندم, ...
- Hebrew:טְרִיגוֹנוֹמֶטְרִיָּה, מְסֻדָּר, ...
- Russian:тригонометрия, опрятный, ...
- Ukrainian:тригонометрія, охайний, ...
- Hindi:त्रिकोणमिति, साफ-सुथरा, ...
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