spline

splaɪn

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Definition of spline - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

ridges on a shaft that transfer torque

TECH.

The spline on the shaft was worn out.

groove

keyway

notch

mathematics

TECH.

smooth curve used to join points

TECH.

The graph was plotted using a spline.

arc

bend

curve

woodworking

Rare

strip of wood inserted into grooves for gluing

Rare

He used a spline to strengthen the joint.

batten

slat

strip

Verb

tr.

mathematics

TECH.

smooth a curve by fitting a flexible line through points

TECH.

The software can spline the data points for analysis.

adjust

fit

smooth

technology

TECH.

attach a part by aligning and inserting matching grooves

TECH.

The technician splined the gear to the shaft.

attach

connect

fit

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strip of wood inserted into grooves for gluing

Origin of spline

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feather

spline

strip projecting from an object to prevent sideways movement

splined

adj.

mechanics

equipped with a spline for connection

splined

adj.

woodworking

having grooves for a spline insertion

splined

adj.

mathematics

featuring a spline for curve smoothing

Examples of spline in a sentence

A damaged spline can cause machinery failure.
Engineers used a spline to design the car's bodywork.
The software generated a spline to connect the data points.
A spline was necessary to complete the cabinet.
The craftsman inserted a spline for added stability.
Engineers spline curves for smoother designs.

Artists use software to spline digital drawings.
He splined the components to ensure a perfect fit.
They splined the parts together for better stability.

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French:cannelure, lisser, ...
German:Verzahnung, glätten, ...
Italian:scanalatura, lisciare, ...
Spanish:estría, suavizar, ...
Portuguese:ranhura, suavizar, ...
Chinese:花键, 样条平滑, ...
Japanese:スプライン, スプライン補間する, ...
Arabic:سِنّ, مَرَّرَ خَطًّا مُنْحَنِيًا, ...
Hebrew:שִׁנּוּן, לְהַחְלִיק, ...
Russian:шлицы, сгладить, ...
Ukrainian:шліц, згладжувати, ...
Hindi:स्प्लाइन, चिकना करना, ...
Bengali:স্প্লাইন, মসৃণ করা, ...
Catalan:caneladura, suavitzar, ...
Czech:drážkování, splajnovat, ...
Danish:rille, udjævne, ...
Dutch:spiebanen, splinen, ...
Greek:αυλάκωση, εξομαλύνω, ...
Hungarian:bordázat, szplájnnal illeszteni, ...
Khmer:ស្ព្លាញ, សម្រួលខ្សែកោង, ...
Korean:스플라인, 스플라인 처리하다, ...
Persian:شفت, اسپیلاین کرد, ...
Polish:wypustki, wygładzić, ...
Portuguese (BR):estria, suavizar, ...
Romanian:sina, a spline, ...
Swedish:splins, jämna ut, ...
Thai:ร่องเพลา, ทำให้เรียบ, ...
Turkish:kama, düzeltmek, ...
Vietnamese:gờ, làm mịn, ...

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