Dictionary    Maps    Thesaurus    Translate    Advanced >   


Tip: Click Thesaurus above for synonyms. Also, follow synonym links within the dictionary to find definitions from other sources.

1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
tangram
    n 1: a Chinese puzzle consisting of a square divided into seven
         pieces that must be arranged to match particular designs

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Tangram \Tan"gram\, n. [Cf. Trangram.]
   A Chinese toy made by cutting a square of thin wood, or other
   suitable material, into seven pieces, as shown in the cut,
   these pieces being capable of combination in various ways, so
   as to form a great number of different figures. It is now
   often used in primary schools as a means of instruction.
   [1913 Webster]

Common Misspellings >
Most Popular Searches: Define Misanthrope, Define Pulchritudinous, Define Happy, Define Veracity, Define Cornucopia, Define Almuerzo, Define Atresic, Define URL, Definitions Of Words, Definition Of Get Up, Definition Of Quid Pro Quo, Definition Of Irreconcilable Differences, Definition Of Word, Synonyms of Repetitive, Synonym Dictionary, Synonym Antonyms. See our main index and map index for more details.

©2011-2024 ZebraWords.com - Define Yourself - The Search for Meanings and Meaning Means I Mean. All content subject to terms and conditions as set out here. Contact Us, peruse our Privacy Policy