spline
spline — noun
- splinesingular
- splinesplural
1. A long, narrow strip of wood, metal, or plastic that is fitted into a groove or
A long, narrow strip of wood, metal, or plastic that is fitted into a groove or joint to strengthen, connect, or seal parts of a building or piece of furniture.
Trang nailed a wooden spline along the roof edge to keep the tiles secure.
spline + along [surface] for support
The carpenter cut a thin metal spline to reinforce the door frame.
A plastic spline runs between the wall panels, holding them together firmly.
The builder inserted a rubber spline into the window frame to seal out rain.
Folake used a wooden spline to join the two sections of the cabinet.
文法句型
spline + along/in/into + [location]
用法筆記
In carpentry, the spline is slid into a pre-cut groove (a 'spline channel') to connect two boards edge-to-edge or to reinforce a joint.
常見錯誤
2. A projecting ridge on a rotating shaft that fits into a matching groove on anoth
A projecting ridge on a rotating shaft that fits into a matching groove on another machine part, such as a gear or wheel, so that the two pieces rotate together and transfer power.
Eli checked the spline on the drive shaft for signs of rust and wear.
check + spline + on [shaft]
When the spline broke, the gear could no longer turn the wheel properly.
Caio aligned the spline with the groove before tightening the metal coupling.
The spline connects the motor to the pump, transferring rotational force smoothly.
Defne replaced the damaged spline so the axle would spin without slipping.
文法句型
spline + on [shaft]
spline + connects [X] to [Y]
用法筆記
In mechanical engineering, a spline differs from a key. A key is a separate removable piece inserted into a slot, while a spline is usually formed directly onto the shaft or part itself.
常見錯誤
3. In mathematics and computer graphics, a smooth curve made from connected polynom
In mathematics and computer graphics, a smooth curve made from connected polynomial pieces that passes through or near a set of data points, used for drawing shapes or estimating values between known measurements.
The software uses a cubic spline to draw a smooth line through the survey data.
cubic spline — common math term
Eri applied a spline function to model the changing temperature over one year.
Computer graphics programs use splines to create curved fonts and animated shapes.
The engineer used a spline to estimate values between two measured points.
In the animation, each character's arm follows a spline path for natural motion.
- interpolation function
broader term for any function that estimates values between known data points
- B-spline
a specific type of spline with localized control over the curve shape
文法句型
spline + [function/curve/interpolation]
cubic spline
用法筆記
Distinguish from a simple curve: a spline is mathematically constructed from piecewise polynomial functions joined at 'knots' with a guaranteed degree of smoothness at each connection.