line segments
Finite straight pieces
Line segments are portions of a line bounded by two endpoints.
Unlike a line, which extends infinitely, a segment has definite length and can be measured: Connect the two points with a line segment.
In geometry, segments are the building blocks of polygons and other shapes.
The singular is line segment.
- endpointFinal point reached
- midpointExact center between two
- collinearityPoints sharing a line
- lengthMeasure of extent
- interceptsStops and captures mid-route
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