(mathematics) a set of entries in a square matrix running diagonally either from the upper left to lower right entry or running from the upper right to lower left entry
an oblique line of squares of the same color on a checkerboard; "the bishop moves on the diagonals"
a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric
(geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent
at an angle; especially connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face; "a diagonal line across the page"
the greatest possible degree of something; "what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"; "to the limit of his ability"
the boundary of a specific area
as far as something can go
the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed; "there are limits on the amount you can bet"; "it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"
the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
form a queue, form a line, stand in line; "Customers lined up in front of the store"
get something or somebody for a specific purpose; "I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener"; "I got hold of these tools to fix our plumbing"; "The chairman got hold of a secretary on Friday night to type the urgent letter"