catenary
/ˈkætəˌnɛri/
adjective
- Relating to or having the shape of a catenary curve.
- They studied the catenary properties of the hanging chain.
- A catenary cable system supports the roof of the stadium.
- The catenary arch of the building was both beautiful and strong.
noun
- The curve formed by a flexible chain or cable hanging freely between two supports, under its own weight.
- A hanging power line naturally forms a catenary between two poles.
- The suspension bridge's main cable follows a catenary shape.
- The architect studied the catenary to design the graceful arch of the roof.
- Something that has the shape of a catenary curve, such as an arch or a hanging structure.
- The tent's ridge line formed a gentle catenary in the wind.
- Engineers used a catenary to model the sag of the rope bridge.
- The catenary of the necklace draped perfectly around her neck.