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angle In Euclidean geometry, an angle can refer to a number of concepts relating to the intersection of two straight Line (geometry), lines at a Point (geometry), point. Formally, an angle is a figure lying in a Euclidean plane, plane formed by two R ...

made by a sloped surface with respect to a horizontal or vertical reference. The usages of this term include: * A motorcycle or bicycle fork rake, the angle at which the forks are angled down towards the ground *

Rake angle In machining, the rake angle is a parameter used in various cutting processes, describing the angle of the cutting face relative to the workpiece. There are three types of rake angles: ''positive'', ''zero'' or ''neutral'', and ''negative''. ...

machining Machining is a manufacturing process where a desired shape or part is created using the controlled removal of material, most often metal, from a larger piece of raw material by cutting. Machining is a form of subtractive manufacturing, which util ...

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sawing A saw is a tool consisting of a tough blade, wire, or chain with a hard toothed edge used to cut through material. Various terms are used to describe toothed and abrasive saws. Saws began as serrated materials, and when mankind learned how ...

, the angle of a cutting head * Rake (geology), the angle at which one rock moves against another in a geological fault *

Rake (theatre) A rake or raked stage is a stage (theatre), theatre stage that slopes upwards, away from the audience. Such a design was typical of English theatre in the Middle Ages and early Modern era, and improves the view and sound for spectators. It also ...

, the slope of a stage angled towards the audience for a better view

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