catenary in Polish
catenary in Polish is krzywa łańcuchowa, sieć przewodów trakcyjnych — catenary means the curve a flexible chain or rope forms when it hangs from two supports under its own weight.
catenary in Polish
krzywa łańcuchowa
(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.
sieć przewodów trakcyjnych
(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.
krzywa łańcuchowa
(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.
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 Polish?
"catenary" in Polish is krzywa łańcuchowa, sieć przewodów trakcyjnych. 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 Polish, "catenary" is krzywa łańcuchowa, sieć przewodów trakcyjnych.
Are there other ways to say "catenary" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "catenary": krzywa łańcuchowa, sieć przewodów trakcyjnych.
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