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straight section

[/streɪt ˈsɛkʃən/]
nounpl: straight sections
seção reta
1. A portion of a track, road, or path that is linear and unbent
The racing car accelerated on the straight section of the track.
O carro de corrida acelerou na seção reta da pista.
2. In geometry, a part of a line or curve that does not bend or curve
The engineer measured the straight section of the pipe.
O engenheiro mediu a seção reta do tubo.
3. In railways, a portion of track without curves or slopes
Trains can reach maximum speed on the straight section.
Os trens podem atingir velocidade máxima na seção reta.
Synonyms
straight stretchlinear sectionstraightawaytangent section
Antonyms
curved sectionbendcurve

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seção reta
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
trecho reto
Alternative term used in transportation contexts
Portugal
secção reta
European Portuguese spelling variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the straightaway
down the straight and narrow
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