convex polygon

/ˈkɑnˌvɛks ˌpɑliˈgɑn/
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Definitions of convex polygon
  1. noun
    a polygon such that no side extended cuts any other side or vertex; it can be cut by a straight line in at most two points
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    antonyms:
    concave polygon
    a polygon such that there is a straight line that cuts it in four or more points
    type of:
    polygon, polygonal shape
    a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
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