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catenary

ca·te·nary

UK/kəˈtiːnəɹi/ US/kəˈtɛnəɹi/ uncommon

noun

1.

Origin

From Late Latin catenaria, in turn from Latin catēna (“chain”). Attested since 1788.

Phrases

  • catenary bridge

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