catenary

UK
/ˈkæt.ən.əri/
US
/ˈkæt.əˌnɛr.i/

Traduzioni

catenarynoun
catenaries
pl
UK
/ˈkæt.ən.əri/
US
/ˈkæt.əˌnɛr.i/
chaînetteTerme de géométrie et de physique.
The bridge cables formed a catenary between the towers.
Les câbles du pont formaient une chaînette entre les deux tours.
caténaireTerme ferroviaire.
The train draws power from the catenary above the track.
Le train tire son énergie de la caténaire au-dessus de la voie.
catenaryadjective
more catenary
Comp.
most catenary
Super.
UK
/kəˈtiː.nəri/
US
/kəˈtɛn.ə.ri/
The architect designed the bridge with a catenary shape to ensure both strength and aesthetic appeal.
L’architecte a conçu le pont avec une forme caténaire pour garantir à la fois sa solidité et son esthétique.

Definizioni

catenarynoun
A curve formed by a wire, rope, or chain hanging freely from two points and acted upon by gravity.
The suspension bridge's cables formed a perfect catenary between the two towers.
An overhead system of wires, supported by flexible cables, that supplies electric power to a locomotive, streetcar, or similar vehicle.
The high-speed train draws current from the catenary above the track.
catenaryadjective
Relating to or resembling the curve formed by a chain or flexible cable when supported at its ends and acted upon by a uniform gravitational force.
The architect designed the bridge with a catenary shape to ensure both strength and aesthetic appeal.