WORD: CUSP
MEANING:
1. A point or pointed end.
2. Anatomy
a. A pointed or rounded projection on the chewing surface of a tooth.
b. A triangular fold or flap of a heart valve.
3. Mathematics A point at which a curve crosses itself and at which the two tangents to the curve coincide.
4. Architecture The point of intersection of two ornamental arcs or curves, such as the inner points of a trefoil.
5. Astronomy Either point of a crescent moon.
6. The boundary between two astrological signs or Zodiacal constellations.
7. tip, end, point, border, crossover
EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. England were on the cusp of regaining control of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford when rain forced an early close to Friday's second day.
PRONOUNCE:
cusp - कस्प
LINK: CUSP
MEANING:
1. A point or pointed end.
2. Anatomy
a. A pointed or rounded projection on the chewing surface of a tooth.
b. A triangular fold or flap of a heart valve.
3. Mathematics A point at which a curve crosses itself and at which the two tangents to the curve coincide.
4. Architecture The point of intersection of two ornamental arcs or curves, such as the inner points of a trefoil.
5. Astronomy Either point of a crescent moon.
6. The boundary between two astrological signs or Zodiacal constellations.
7. tip, end, point, border, crossover
EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. England were on the cusp of regaining control of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford when rain forced an early close to Friday's second day.
PRONOUNCE:
cusp - कस्प
LINK: CUSP
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