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chord

(n): a straight line connecting two points on a curve

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(n): a line traced by a point traveling in a constant direction; a line of zero curvature

(n): a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together

(n): a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound

(v): play chords on (a string instrument)

(v): perform music on (a musical instrument)

(v): bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing

(v): cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

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over 2 years ago colleen said:

"Aëronautics: the straight line subtending the arc of an aërocurve; hence the dimension of any aërofoil between the leading edge and the trailing edge. Cf. SPAN."

7 months ago rubah said:

I added this thinking of circles. What were you thinking of?

7 months ago bilby said:

I was thinking of a lamington. But I was goofing off.

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