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  • n  a quadrilateral with two parallel sides
  • n  the wrist bone between the trapezium and the capitate bones

  • First to plunge was the French Equatorial African colony of Chad (see map), a ragged trapezoid of sand dunes, wasteland and jungle strategically situated between Anglo-Egyptian .
  • But the site is an awkward trapezoid of land at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and the Mall, facing the Capitol.
  • Then somebody discovered that the same twin-trapezoid N, only in solid red, has been since last June the official logo of the Lincoln-based Nebraska Educational Television Network.
Quotes

  • Peter Laviolette in SI.com
    From what I understand, he had movement in his limbs,Carolina coach Peter Laviolette said. "He had some pain in his trapezoid area, and I think with his previous injury, not knowing what's going on in there, it's just better to be safe."
  • Jerry Colangelo in USA Today
    The international game is a lot different game than people truly recognize,Colangelo said. "It's more than just the trapezoid lane compared to our line. It's a different game. As you prepare a team, you need players who can shoot the ball,...
  • Mike Brey in Fighting Irish Insider
    The trapezoid lane has been a nice teaching point because you actually have, Harangody especially, is pushed off the block a little bit naturally,Brey explained. "He's going to be pushed off physically we know, he's having to square up a...

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