(geometry) Any one of three angles which together describe the orientation of a rigid body with respect to a fixed three-dimensional coordinate system, according to a formalism introduced by Leonhard Euler.

plural of crab angle

(aviation) The angle by which an aircraft's nose is pointed upwind of its groundtrack to compensate for crosswinds during an approach and landing.

(naval, slang) A random series of loops, turns, and depth changes in a submarine, intended to eliminate the self-noise which could occur during a baffle-clearing event.

Synonym of interior angle

plural of internal angle

plural of angle of elevation

(aviation) The critical angle; the angle of attack beyond which an airfoil stalls (loses lift and gains drag).

plural of stall angle

plural of downflooding angle