catenary

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catenary /kəˈtiːnərɪ/

• 1. N the curve assumed by a heavy uniform flexible cord hanging freely from two points. When symmetrical about the y-axis and intersecting it at y = a, the equation is y = a cosh x/a 懸鏈線

• 2. ADJ of, resembling, relating to, or constructed using a catenary or suspended chain 懸鏈線的

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