Definition of Cusp
Pronunciation:
kŭspt
n.
1.
1.
(Arch.)
A
triangular
protection
from
the
intrados
of
an
arch
,
or
from
an
inner
curve
of
tracery
.
2.
(Astrol.)
The
beginning
or
first
entrance
of
any
house
in
the
calculations
of
nativities
,
etc
.
3.
(Astron)
The
point
or
horn
of
the
crescent
moon
or
other
crescent-shaped
luminary
.
4.
(Math.)
A
multiple
point
of
a
curve
at
which
two
or
more
branches
of
the
curve
have
a
common
tangent
.
5.
(Anat.)
A
prominence
or
point
,
especially
on
the
crown
of
a
tooth
.
6.
(Bot.)
A
sharp
and
rigid
point
.
v. t.
1.
To
furnish
with
a
cusp
or
cusps
.
[
imp
. &
p
.
p
.
Cusped
(kŭspt)
;
p
.
pr
. &
vb
.
n
.
Cusping
.]
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