Catenary

What do we mean by catenary?

The curve formed by a perfectly flexible, uniformly dense, and inextensible cable suspended from its endpoints. It is identical to the graph of a hyperbolic cosine. noun

Something having the general shape of this curve. noun

Relating to a chain; like a chain. Also catenarian.

A catenary curve. noun

Relating to a chain; like a chain. adjective

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. noun

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. noun

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. 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. noun

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

Relating to a chain; like a chain.

Relating to a catena.

Just hanging around. Modeled after the term used to describe the curve/shape assumed by a suspended cord or cable. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to catenary:
catenary, category, canary, centenary, catena, catenate, catery, carnary, catenas, catenane, catenae, calendry, calendary.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word catenary:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe catenary:
common, overhead, inverted, simple, elastic, parabolic, single, priceless, hydrostatic, ordinary, true, perfect, double, heavy, original, uniform, upper, long, main, deep, braced, horizontal, allied, flexible, volt, free, lower, auxiliary, suitable, typical, corresponding, inclined, exact, semi, required, graceful, light, catalytic, extended, sinuous, draped.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective catenary:
curve, construction, suspension, system, cables, relationships, arch, action, cable, systems, hangers, section, curves, processes, wires, brackets, diagram, problems.

Consonant match to catenary:
cottonary.

Words that sound like catenary:
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