- spline key
- n.a device inserted to position the drive cam relative to the spindle in a combination lock
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spline key
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spline — n. a groove in a combination lock spindle designed to accept a spline key … Locksmith dictionary
spline way — n. a notch in a combination lock drive cam designed to accept a spline key … Locksmith dictionary
spline — [splīn] n. [< E Anglian dial., prob. akin to Norw dial. splindra, a large, flat splinter: for IE base see SPLIT] 1. a long, flat, pliable strip, as of wood or metal, esp. one used in drawing curves 2. a) a flat key or strip that fits into a… … English World dictionary
Spline — Spline, n. 1. A rectangular piece fitting grooves like key seats in a hub and a shaft, so that while the one may slide endwise on the other, both must revolve together; a feather; also, sometimes, a groove to receive such a rectangular piece.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spline (mathematics) — A quadratic spline composed of six polynomial segments. Between point 0 and point 1 a straight line. Between point 1 and point 2 a parabola with second derivative = 4. Between point 2 and point 3 a parabola with second derivative = 2. Between… … Wikipedia
spline — [splʌɪn] noun 1》 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 corresponding groove in a hub along which the key may … English new terms dictionary
spline — /splaɪn/ (say spluyn) noun 1. a long, narrow, relatively thin strip of wood, metal, etc.; a slat. 2. a long, flexible strip of wood or the like used in drawing curves. 3. Machinery one of a number of uniformly spaced keys cut into a shaft… …
spline — /spluyn/, n., v., splined, splining. n. 1. a long, narrow, thin strip of wood, metal, etc.; slat. 2. a long, flexible strip of wood or the like, used in drawing curves. 3. Mach. a. any of a series of uniformly spaced ridges on a shaft, parallel… … Universalium
spline — n. & v. n. 1 a rectangular key fitting into grooves in the hub and shaft of a wheel and allowing longitudinal play. 2 a slat. 3 a flexible wood or rubber strip used esp. in drawing large curves. v.tr. fit with a spline (sense 1). Etymology: orig … Useful english dictionary
spline — noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1756 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… … New Collegiate Dictionary
