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Definition of catenary:

(n) : 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; 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
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Definition of catenary:

(n) : 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; 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

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