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Acnode
noun · 78% connection
An isolated point not upon a curve, but whose coordinates satisfy the equation of the curve so that it is considered as belonging to t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Asymptote
noun · 78% connection
A line which approaches nearer to some curve than assignable distance, but, though infinitely extended, would never meet it. Asymptote…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Bend
verb · 78% connection
To strain or move out of a straight line; to crook by straining; to make crooked; to curve; to make ready for use by drawing into a cu…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Brachystochrone
noun · 78% connection
A curve, in which a body, starting from a given point, and descending solely by the force of gravity, will reach another given point i…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Bridle
noun · 78% connection
A span of rope, line, or chain made fast as both ends, so that another rope, line, or chain may be attached to its middle.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Camber
verb · 78% connection
To cut bend to an upward curve; to construct, as a deck, with an upward curve.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Catenary
noun · 78% connection
The curve formed by a rope or chain of uniform density and perfect flexibility, hanging freely between two points of suspension, not i…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Chain
verb · 78% connection
To fasten, bind, or connect with a chain; to fasten or bind securely, as with a chain; as, to chain a bulldog.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Chain pump
unknown · 78% connection
A pump consisting of an endless chain, running over a drum or wheel by which it is moved, and dipping below the water to be raised. Th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Chainwork
noun · 78% connection
Work looped or linked after the manner of a chain; chain stitch work.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Chatelaine
noun · 78% connection
An ornamental hook, or brooch worn by a lady at her waist, and having a short chain or chains attached for a watch, keys, trinkets, et…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Curvature
noun · 78% connection
The amount of degree of bending of a mathematical curve, or the tendency at any point to depart from a tangent drawn to the curve at t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Curve
adjective · 78% connection
To bend; to crook; as, to curve a line; to curve a pipe; to cause to swerve from a straight course; as, to curve a ball in pitching it.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Cusp
noun · 78% connection
A multiple point of a curve at which two or more branches of the curve have a common tangent.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Element
noun · 78% connection
Sometimes a curve, or surface, or volume is considered as described by a moving point, or curve, or surface, the latter being at any i…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Envelop
noun · 78% connection
A curve or surface which is tangent to each member of a system of curves or surfaces, the form and position of the members of the syst…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Evolute
noun · 78% connection
A curve from which another curve, called the involute or evolvent, is described by the end of a thread gradually wound upon the former…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
Fetter
noun · 78% connection
A chain or shackle for the feet; a chain by which an animal is confined by the foot, either made fast or disabled from free and rapid…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: chain, like, catenary, curve.
