"Trapezoid" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A quadrilateral with four sides in which at least one pair of sides are parallel, and the angles on the same side of the parallel sides are supplementary (add up to 180°). It is a four-sided figure with two pairs of sides of unequal length.
Here are five usage examples of the word "trapezoid":
A trapeziectomy is a surgical operation to remove the trapezium bone, which is one of the small bones in the wrist. It is usually performed to relieve pain and disability caused by a damaged or arthritic trapezium. The trapezium bone plays a significant role in wrist movement and flexibility, and removing it can help alleviate issues such as arthritis, ganglion cysts, or A1 pulley tears. However, it requires a complete rearrangement of forces and can potentially lead to wider, potentially severe consequences on the wrist and hand function.
To be trapped refers to a situation where someone or something is caught or enclosed in a difficult or unpleasant position or situation, often from which it is difficult or impossible to escape.