present participle of trig

simple past tense and past participle of trig

(Britain) A fixed pillar with a metal housing for a theodolite on the top of a high point in the landscape; originally used for making Ordnance Survey maps.

plural of trig point

plural of trig pillar

(UK) A triangulation pillar.

(geometry, mathematical analysis) The branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of (in particular) right-angled triangles, as represented by the trigonometric functions, and with calculations based on said relationships.

Having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly before adequately identifying the target. / (by extension) Inclined to behave recklessly or violently at the slightest provocation.

The state of having three (legal or illegal) spouses simultaneously. / (ecclesiastical) A third marriage.

A thin loop surrounding the trigger of a weapon to keep it from accidental discharge.