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Definition of Spline
1. Noun. A flexible strip (wood or rubber) used in drawing curved lines.
2. Noun. A thin strip (wood or metal).
Specialized synonyms: Lath, Fin, Louver, Louvre, Splat, Lag, Stave
Generic synonyms: Strip
Group relationships: Venetian Blind
Derivative terms: Slat, Slat
Definition of Spline
1. n. A rectangular piece fitting grooves like key seats in a hub and a shaft, so that while the one may slide endwise on the other, both must revolve together; a feather; also, sometimes, a groove to receive such a rectangular piece.
Definition of Spline
1. to provide with a spline (a key that connects two rotating mechanical parts) [v SPLINED, SPLINING, SPLINES]
Medical Definition of Spline
1. 1. A rectangular piece fitting grooves like key seats in a hub and a shaft, so that while the one may slide endwise on the other, both must revolve together; a feather; also, sometimes, a groove to receive such a rectangular piece. 2. A long, flexble piece of wood sometimes used as a ruler. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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