Cusp

4 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Cusp \Cusp\ (k[u^]sp), n. [L. cuspis, -idis, point, pointed
     end.]
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     1. (Arch.) A triangular protection from the intrados of an
        arch, or from an inner curve of tracery.
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     2. (Astrol.) The beginning or first entrance of any house in
        the calculations of nativities, etc.
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     3. (Astron) The point or horn of the crescent moon or other
        crescent-shaped luminary.
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     4. (Math.) A multiple point of a curve at which two or more
        branches of the curve have a common tangent.
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     5. (Anat.) A prominence or point, especially on the crown of
        a tooth.
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     6. (Bot.) A sharp and rigid point.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Cusp \Cusp\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cusped} (k[u^]spt); p. pr. &
     vb. n. {Cusping}.]
     To furnish with a cusp or cusps.
     [1913 Webster] cuspate

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  cusp
       n 1: point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados
            of a Gothic arch)
       2: a thin triangular flap of a heart valve [syn: {leaflet}]
       3: small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth

From Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002) [vera]:

  CUSP
       Commonly Used System Program (DEC)