- cuspate
- adjective see cusp
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
cuspate
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cuspate — cusped cuspedadj. having cusps or points. Syn: cuspated, cuspidal, cuspidate, cuspidated. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cuspate — [kusptkus′pit, kus′pāt΄] adj. CUSPIDATE: also cuspated [kus′pāt΄id] or cusped [kuspt] * * * cus·pate (kŭsʹpāt ) also cus·pat·ed ( pā tĭd) adj. 1. Having a cusp. 2. Shaped like a cusp … Universalium
cuspate — [kusptkus′pit, kus′pāt΄] adj. CUSPIDATE: also cuspated [kus′pāt΄id] or cusped [kuspt] … English World dictionary
cuspate — cusp ► NOUN 1) a pointed end where two curves meet. 2) each of the pointed ends of a crescent, especially of the moon. 3) a cone shaped prominence on the surface of a tooth. 4) Astrology the initial point of an astrological sign or house. 5) a… … English terms dictionary
Cuspate foreland — A Cuspate foreland, solidified by vegetation Cuspate forelands, also known as cuspate barriers or Nesses in Britain, are geographical features found on coastlines and lakeshores that are created primarily by long shore drift.[1] Formed by… … Wikipedia
cuspate — Having a sclerotized surface or margin with one or more rounded projections [Wilson, 1989] … Crustacea glossary
cuspate — (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective Having an end that tapers to a point: acicular, aciculate, aciculated, acuminate, acute, cuspated, cuspidate, cuspidated, mucronate, pointed, pointy, sharp. See SHARP … English dictionary for students
cuspate — adj. having cusps, having pointed ends … English contemporary dictionary
cuspate — cus·pate … English syllables
cuspate — adjective having cusps or points • Syn: ↑cuspated, ↑cusped, ↑cuspidal, ↑cuspidate, ↑cuspidated • Similar to: ↑angular, ↑angulate • De … Useful english dictionary
