catenary plural
cat·e·nar·y
The plural form of catenary is catenaries
C cDefinitions
- noun plural catenary Mathematics. the curve assumed approximately by a heavy uniform cord or chain hanging freely from two points not in the same vertical line. Equation: y = k cos h (x / k). 1
- noun plural catenary (in electric railroads) the cable, running above the track, from which the trolley wire is suspended. 1