What is another word for catenary?
Pronunciation: [katˈiːnəɹi] (IPA) 
Catenary is a noun that is used in mathematical and engineering terms to describe the shape that a chain or cable takes when it is suspended from two points. Synonyms for the word catenary include curve, arc, bow, sag, suspension, and parabola. The term "parabola" is often used in calculus and physics to describe the path of a projectile as it moves through the air. The word curve is often used more generally to describe any type of curved shape, while arc and bow are more commonly used in architecture to describe the shape of a doorway or window. The word suspension is also used in engineering to describe the system that holds up a bridge or other structure.
