catenary (2 synonym found)

Catenary has 2 synonyms. The top synonyms for catenary are tracery, decurrence. Another word for catenary is tracery. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for catenary?

A common synonym for catenary is tracery. Other synonyms include decurrence.

How many synonyms does catenary have?

Catenary has 2 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does catenary mean?

(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 a

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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