Subtend

v. t.

1.

To extend under, or be opposed to; as, the line of a triangle which subtends the right angle; the chord subtends an arc. [imp. & p. p. Subtended; p. pr. & vb. n. Subtending.]

Verb

1.

subtend - be opposite to; of angles and sides, in geometry Synonyms: delimit

bump heads, confront, contend, contrapose, contraposit, contrast, counteract, face, front, lie opposite, match, meet head-on, oppose, polarize, pose against, put in opposition, set over against, stand opposed, stand opposite

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