cuspate

cuspate
Having a sclerotized surface or margin with one or more rounded projections [Wilson, 1989].

Crustacea glossary. . 2011.

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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 — adjective see cusp …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 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

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