WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

catenary

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun catenary has 1 sense
  1. catenary - the curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points
    --1 is a kind of
    curve, curved shape

Definitions from the Web

Catenary

Definition:

A catenary refers to the curve formed by a flexible, hanging chain or cable under its own weight, assuming a state of equilibrium.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A curve shape formed by a hanging chain or cable.

Usages:

  1. The catenary of a suspension bridge is carefully designed to withstand the weight of the structure.
  2. The shape of a water droplet hanging from a faucet resembles a catenary.
  3. The artist used the concept of a catenary to create a sculpture that mimics the curve of a hanging rope.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The catenary created by the power lines was a sight to behold against the evening sky.
  2. The students conducted an experiment to study the properties of a catenary.
  3. The architect incorporated the beauty of a catenary in the design of the building's entrance.

Related Products:

Catenary Curve Poster

Catenary Bridge Model

Catenary Mathematics Book

category inner image inner ban 3 category inner image inner ban 4 category inner image04 inner sky category inner image05 inner cam1 category theory categoryeditors catelogue catena catenary catenate catenula turbellarica catenulate cateogory cater-cornered cater cater for caterapilar

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | Network & desktop search | Search My Network | LAN Find | Reminder software | Software downloads | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus