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A Writer's Dictionary:

spline Definition


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spline
noun
    1. Any of a number of rectangular keys that fit into the grooves in the shaft of a wheel and which allow for longitudinal movement.
    2. A flexible instrument that is used for drawing curved lines.
    3. A long thin narrow piece of wood, metal, plastic, etc.
verb
    splined, splining
    1. To fit with splines (noun 1).
Etymology: 18c.



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