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[splʌɪn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a rectangular key fitting into grooves in the hub and shaft of a wheel, especially one formed integrally with the shaft which allows movement of the wheel on the shaft
- a slat of wood, metal, etc.
- a continuous curve constructed so as to pass through a given set of points and have a certain number of continuous derivatives
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Origin
:
mid 18th century (originally East Anglian dialect): perhaps related to splinter
[splʌɪn], (Verb)
Definitions:
- fit or secure by means of a spline
(e.g: the wiper arm is splined to the wiper motor shaft)
Phrases:
Origin
:
mid 18th century (originally East Anglian dialect): perhaps related to splinter
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