rhombshaped

Rhombshaped is an adjective used to describe an object or figure that has the form of a rhombus. A rhombus is a quadrilateral, meaning it has four sides, where all four sides are of equal length. Opposite sides of a rhombus are parallel to each other. The angles of a rhombus are not necessarily right angles, distinguishing it from a square, which is a special type of rhombus where all angles are 90 degrees. However, opposite angles in a rhombus are equal.

The shape is also sometimes referred to as a diamond, particularly in contexts like playing cards or in common language. Examples of rhombshaped objects can be found in various geometric contexts and even in nature, such as certain crystal structures. The term is straightforward in its meaning, indicating the characteristic shape of a rhombus. When something is described as rhombshaped, it implies these specific geometric properties of equal side lengths and parallel opposite sides. The visual appearance is that of a tilted or skewed square, or a flattened diamond.