Definition of Diagonal
a straight line that goes from one corner to another (but not on the same edge)
Examples of Diagonal in a sentence
John's tie has a horizontal stripe pattern while William's tie has a diagonal slant pattern.
Because she was diagonal to me, I was able to pass the ball to my teammate quickly.
Placing cameras in diagonal corners allowed for all-over surveillance of the room.
A diagonal system of control allows the referees to position themselves in opposite quadrants during a game.
Using a diagonal brace was the best way for the engineer to support the structure.
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