three-sided

Like a triangle

Having three sides, as a triangle or a triangular prism.

The term is straightforward geometry: a three-sided figure, a three-sided debate where three parties contend rather than two.

geometry

triangle

Three-sided plane figure

isosceles · scalene · vertex · angle · pyramidal · wedge · trigonal · trilateral · tricorn · deltoid

conflict

dispute

Verbal clash over differences

alliance · mediation · arbitration · standoff · tension · diplomacy · trilateral · coalition · party · stakeholder

objects

tricorn hat

Brim folded three ways

flag · sandwich · pizza slice · sail · set square · hanger · tent · paper airplane · arrowhead · guitar pick

Opposites
number of sides

three-sidedfour-sided

Having four straight boundaries

quadrilateral · many-sided · six-sided · five-sided · polygonal

geometric boundedness

three-sidedcircular

Forming a closed curve

round · curved · spherical · oval · elliptical

Family

three, sided, side, thrice, third, thirds, thirdly, threefold, threesome

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G