wedge-shaped
[/wɛdʒ ʃeɪpt/]
adjective
em forma de cunha
1. Having the shape of a wedge; triangular with one sharp edge and one thick edge
The ancient door was secured with a wedge-shaped stone.
A porta antiga foi assegurada com uma pedra em forma de cunha.
2. Gradually narrowing to a point or edge; tapering
The artist created a wedge-shaped composition that drew the viewer's eye to the center.
O artista criou uma composição em forma de cunha que dirigia o olhar do espectador para o centro.
3. In anatomy or botany, describing structures that taper toward one end
The plant has wedge-shaped leaves that are characteristic of the species.
A planta possui folhas em forma de cunha que são características da espécie.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and architectural contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking regions. In Brazil, 'cuneiforme' is the preferred term in medical and botanical literature, while 'em forma de cunha' is used in general contexts. The term has no particular cultural significance beyond its descriptive geometric function.
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