Definition of cusp

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Cusp (n.) A multiple point of a curve at which two or more branches of the curve have a common tangent.

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Cuspidate :: Cuspidate (v. t.) To make pointed or sharp.
Hocuspocus :: Hocuspocus (n.) A juggler or trickster.
Cusped :: Cusped (imp. & p. p.) of Cus.
Spit-venom :: Spittoon (n.) A spitbox; a cuspidor.
Cuspated :: Cuspated (a.) Ending in a point.
Tricuspid :: Tricuspid (a.) Of or pertaining to the tricuspid valves; as, tricuspid obstruction..
Horn :: Horn (n.) One of the curved ends of a crescent; esp., an extremity or cusp of the moon when crescent-shaped..
Cuspis :: Cuspis (n.) A point; a sharp end.
Three-pointed :: Three-pointed (a.) Having three acute or setigerous points; tricuspidate.
Cusp :: Cusp (n.) A multiple point of a curve at which two or more branches of the curve have a common tangent.
Tricuspidate :: Tricuspidate (a.) Three-pointed; ending in three points; as, a tricuspidate leaf..
Bicuspidate :: Bicuspidate (a.) Having two points or prominences; ending in two points; -- said of teeth, leaves, fruit, etc..
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..
Quarrel :: Quarrel (n.) A small opening in window tracery, of which the cusps, etc., make the form nearly square..
Cuspid :: Cuspid (n.) One of the canine teeth; -- so called from having but one point or cusp on the crown. See Tooth.
Cuspidated :: Cuspidated (a.) Having a sharp end, like the point of a spear; terminating in a hard point; as, a cuspidate leaf..
Cusp :: Cusp (n.) A triangular protection from the intrados of an arch, or from an inner curve of tracery..
Cusp :: Cusp (n.) The beginning or first entrance of any house in the calculations of nativities, etc..
Hocuspocus :: Hocuspocus (v. t.) To cheat.
Hocuspocus :: Hocuspocus (n.) A term used by jugglers in pretended incantations.
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