splining

Variant of spline

spline definition

spline (splīn)

noun

  1. a long, flat, pliable strip, as of wood or metal, esp. one used in drawing curves
    1. a flat key or strip that fits into a groove or slot between parts
    2. the groove or slot into which it fits

Etymology: < E Anglian dial., prob. akin to Norw dial. splindra, a large, flat splinter: for IE base see split

transitive verb splined, splining splin′·ing

  1. to fit with a spline
  2. to cut a groove or slot in for a spline

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