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cusp

cusp [ kusp ] (plural cusps)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. pointed end: a point or pointed end of something

2. dentistry ridge on molar tooth: a ridge on the grinding surface of a molar tooth that helps in grinding and chewing food

3. anatomy flap of valve: a triangular fold or flap of a valve in the heart or in lymph vessels that allows the flow of blood or lymph in one direction only

4. mathematics point of intersection: a point where two arcs or branches of a curve intersect and the two tangents to the curve coincide

5. astrology border between zodiac signs: the border between two astrological star signs

6. architecture pointed projection in Gothic architecture: a pointed projection formed by the intersection of two arcs, found especially in Gothic architecture

7. astronomy pointed end of crescent moon: either of the pointed ends of a crescent moon or of any astronomical object appearing with the same curved shape

[Late 16th century. < Latin cuspis "point"]

cusped adjective
cus·pi·date [ kúspi dàyt ] adjective
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