spline

noun
\ ˈsplīn How to pronounce spline (audio) \

Definition of spline

1 : a thin wood or metal strip used in building construction
2 : a key that is fixed to one of two connected mechanical parts and fits into a keyway in the other also : a keyway for such a key
3 : a function that is defined on an interval, is used to approximate a given function, and is composed of pieces of simple functions defined on subintervals and joined at their endpoints with a suitable degree of smoothness

Examples of spline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The UX’s transmission includes a dedicated first-gear spline to improve torque delivery at initial acceleration, before the CVT-like action of the planetary gearset takes over. Dan Neil, WSJ, "The Lexus UX 250h: Perfect If You Have No Kids and Extra Cash," 20 June 2019 The crank is now direct-mount, which alleviates proprietary spider configurations, and a new free-hub technology eliminates splines so freewheeling is silent. Aaron Gulley, Outside Online, "Shimano Unveils New XTR 9100 Components," 29 May 2018

First Known Use of spline

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for spline

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