catenary in Arabic

Arabic words for catenary

power lines above tracks

سِلْك silk

English meaning of catenary

1. adjective Relating to a chain; like a chain.
2. adjective Relating to a catena.
3. noun The curve described by a flexible chain or a rope if it is supported at each end and is acted upon by no other forces than a uniform gravitational force due to its own weight and variations involving additional and non-uniform forces. It is described by the hyperbolic cosine function.
4. noun Any physical cable, rope, chain, or other weight-supporting structure taking such geometric shape, as a suspension cable for a bridge or a power-transmission line or an arch for a bridge or roof.

Full definition of catenary

Synonyms of catenary

• alysoid
• chainette

catenary in other languages

• catenary in Tamil

Questions about catenary in Arabic

What is the meaning of catenary in Arabic?

Catenary in Arabic is سِلْك (silk).

ما معنى كلمة catenary؟

Catenary: سِلْك (silk).

What does catenary mean in English?

Catenary means relating to a chain; like a chain.