face angle

American  

noun

Geometry.

1. the angle formed by two successive edges of a polyhedron.

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Etymology

Origin of face angle

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

I like playing around with the face angle sometimes.

From Golf Digest • Jan. 28, 2020

The Z785’s adjustable hosel features 12 settings between +1/-1 degree of loft, +1/-1 degree of face angle, and +2/-2 degrees of lie angle.

From Golf Digest • Aug. 27, 2018

For better players, a slightly open face angle instills confidence.

From Golf Digest • Jul. 18, 2016

The platform connects to your PC with a 10-foot USB cable and measures your club head speed, face angle and swing path in real time.

From Time • Feb. 13, 2013

A: It starts with an adjustable hosel: The club's loft, lie and face angle can change with each partial rotation of the shaft.

From Golf Digest • Jan. 16, 2013