catenary in Dutch
catenary in Dutch is kettinglijn — catenary means the curve a flexible chain or rope forms when it hangs from two supports under its own weight.
catenary in Dutch
kettinglijn
(engineering) Any physical cable, rope, chain, or other weight-supporting structure taking such geometric shape, as a suspension cable for a bridge or a power-transmission line or an arch for a bridge or roof.
What does "catenary" mean?
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noun The curve a flexible chain or rope forms when it hangs from two supports under its own weight.
"A hanging chain forms a catenary between its two ends."
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noun The overhead cable system that supplies electricity to trains and trams.
"A fallen branch damaged the catenary and stopped the trains."
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catenary in a sentence
- A hanging chain forms a catenary between its two ends.
- Engineers use the catenary to describe the shape of suspension cables.
- A fallen branch damaged the catenary and stopped the trains.
- Crews repaired the catenary overnight.
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What is "catenary" in Dutch?
"catenary" in Dutch is kettinglijn. catenary means: The curve a flexible chain or rope forms when it hangs from two supports under its own weight.
How do you use "catenary" in a sentence?
Example: "A hanging chain forms a catenary between its two ends." In Dutch, "catenary" is kettinglijn.
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