v. t. | 1. | To divide into triangles; specifically, to survey by means of a series of triangles properly laid down and measured. |
2. | To make triangular, or three-cornered. |
Verb | 1. | triangulate - divide into triangles or give a triangular form to; "triangulate the piece of cardboard" |
2. | triangulate - measure by using trigonometry; "triangulate the angle" | |
3. | triangulate - survey by triangulation; "The land surveyor worked by triangulating the plot" | |
Adj. | 1. | triangulate - composed of or marked with triangles |