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Word: spline (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A flexible strip of metal or other material, that may be bent into a curve and used in a similar manner to a ruler to draw smooth curves between points.
  • A rectangular piece that fits grooves like key seats in a hub and a shaft, so that while the one may slide endwise on the other, both must revolve together.
  • computing Any of a number of smooth curves used to join points.

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