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  • 1. catenary
  • Catenary in a sentence
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  • 1. catenary
  • Catenary in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. catenary

noun. the curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points.

Synonyms

  • curve

Antonyms

  • curliness
  • straightness

Etymology

  • catenaria (Latin)

Sentences with catenary


1. Adjective
Another person should position one end of the clay snake on the table in front of the bottom of the left side of the drawing of the catenary curve.

2. Noun, singular or mass
Interestingly, if you hang weights from the rope, the curve changes shape so that the points of suspension lie on a parabola, not a catenary.

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