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catenary

noun

The curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points

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Word length
8
Starts with
C
Ends with
Y
Contains
AT
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
A1

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noun

  1. The curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points

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