Definition of cusp

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Cusp (n.) A triangular protection from the intrados of an arch, or from an inner curve of tracery..

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Spit-venom :: Spittoon (n.) A spitbox; a cuspidor.
Horn :: Horn (n.) One of the curved ends of a crescent; esp., an extremity or cusp of the moon when crescent-shaped..
Quarrel :: Quarrel (n.) A small opening in window tracery, of which the cusps, etc., make the form nearly square..
Cuspidate :: Cuspidate (a.) Alt. of Cuspidate.
Bicuspid :: Bicuspid (n.) One of the two double-pointed teeth which intervene between the canines (cuspids) and the molars, on each side of each jaw. See Tooth, n..
Cuspis :: Cuspis (n.) A point; a sharp end.
Cusp :: Cusp (n.) The point or horn of the crescent moon or other crescent-shaped luminary.
Angostura Bark :: Angostura bark () An aromatic bark used as a tonic, obtained from a South American of the rue family (Galipea cusparia, / officinalis)..
Foil :: Foil (n.) The space between the cusps in Gothic architecture; a rounded or leaflike ornament, in windows, niches, etc. A group of foils is called trefoil, quatrefoil, quinquefoil, etc., according to the number of arcs of which it is composed..
Bicuspid :: Bicuspid (a.) Alt. of Bicuspidat.
Hocuspocus :: Hocuspocus (n.) A juggler's trick; a cheat; nonsense.
Hocuspocus :: Hocuspocus (n.) A juggler or trickster.
Cusping :: Cusping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cus.
Cusp :: Cusp (n.) A sharp and rigid point.
Cusp :: Cusp (n.) The beginning or first entrance of any house in the calculations of nativities, etc..
Multicuspid :: Multicuspid (a.) Multicuspidate; -- said of teeth.
Multicuspidate :: Multicuspidate (a.) Having many cusps or points.
Cuspid :: Cuspid (n.) One of the canine teeth; -- so called from having but one point or cusp on the crown. See Tooth.
Hocuspocus :: Hocuspocus (v. t.) To cheat.
Cuspidate :: Cuspidate (v. t.) To make pointed or sharp.
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