| 单词 | common catenary |
| 释义 | > as lemmascommon catenary Mathematics. [ < modern Latin catenaria.] The curve formed by a chain or rope of uniform density hanging freely from two fixed points not in the same vertical line. The common catenary is the curve so formed by a chain of uniform thickness. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > number > geometry > curve > [noun] > used in physics isochrona1774 tautochronea1774 catenary1788 tautochronism1814 adiabatic1871 catenarian1872 adiabat1891 1788 T. Jefferson Writings (1859) II. 546 Every part of a catenary is in perfect equilibrium. 1798 C. Hutton Course Math. (1828) II. 175 A heavy flexible cord or chain, left to adjust itself into a hanging catenary. 1856 J. Ruskin Mod. Painters IV. 277 One of the most beautifully gradated natural curves—called the catenary. < as lemmas |
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