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Definition of Catenary
1. Noun. The curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points.
Definition of Catenary
1. a. Relating to a chain; like a chain; as, a catenary curve.
2. n. The curve formed by a rope or chain of uniform density and perfect flexibility, hanging freely between two points of suspension, not in the same vertical line.
Definition of Catenary
1. Noun. (geometry) The curve described by a flexible chain or a rope if it is supported at each end and is acted upon only by no other forces than a uniform gravitational force due to its own weight. ¹
2. Noun. (nautical) The curve of an anchor cable from the seabed to the vessel; it should be horizontal at the anchor so as to bury the flukes. ¹
3. Noun. A system of overhead power lines that provide trains, trolleys, buses, etc., with electricity, having a straight conductor wire and a bowed suspension cable. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Catenary
1. a mathematical curve [n -NARIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Catenary
Literary usage of Catenary
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London by Royal Society (Great Britain) (1857)
""On the Application of Parabolic Trigonometry to the Investigation of the Properties
of the Common catenary." By the Rev. JAMES BOOTH, LL. ..."
2. Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society by London Mathematical Society (1896)
"The Spherical catenary. The Spherical catenary. By AG GREENHILL. ... The properties
of the Spherical catenary, the curve assumed by a chain wrapped on a ..."
3. A Treatise on Infinitesimal Calculus: Containing Differential and Integral by Bartholomew Price (1868)
"THE catenary. of which is equal to the ordinate of the point. The tension therefore
is the least at the lowest point of the catenary, and varies directly as ..."
4. A Manual of Civil Engineering by William John Macquorn Rankine (1883)
"The figure of the catenary is expressed algebraically by the following equation.
... Let A be the vertex, or lowest point of tie catenary, where it is ..."
5. Manual of Applied Mechanics by William John Macquorn Rankine (1861)
"the vertex of the catenary, which, together with the parameter, being known,
completely determines the curve.—QEI When the given points are at the same ..."
6. Electric Railway Handbook: A Reference Book of Practice Data, Formulas and by Albert Sutton Richey, William Charles Greenough (1915)
"408 MESSENGER OR catenary SUSPENSION: All forms of overhead trolley construction
in which the trolley wires are attached, by suitable devices, ..."
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