A straight skeleton is a geometric construct that is generated from a polygon by tracing its edges and creating a new structure that reflects the shape of the original polygon. It is particularly significant in computational geometry and has applications in areas such as computer graphics, urban planning, and architecture. ### Definition To create a straight skeleton for a given polygon: 1. **Starting Point**: Begin with a simple polygon, which can be convex or concave but should not have holes.
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