right-angle segment
[/raɪt ˈæŋɡəl ˈsɛɡmənt/]
nounpl: right-angle segments
segmento de ângulo reto
1. A line segment or geometric figure that forms or contains a 90-degree angle
The right-angle segment in the diagram represents the perpendicular sides of the triangle.
O segmento de ângulo reto no diagrama representa os lados perpendiculares do triângulo.
2. In construction or engineering, a segment of material or structure positioned at a right angle to another element
The carpenter installed a right-angle segment to reinforce the corner joint.
O carpinteiro instalou um segmento de ângulo reto para reforçar a junta do canto.
This is primarily a technical term used in mathematics, engineering, and construction fields. It has standardized usage across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, with minimal regional variation. The term is more prevalent in formal technical documentation than in casual speech.
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