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Osculation

noun
1.
(mathematics) a contact of two curves (or two surfaces) at which they have a common tangent.
2.
The act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof).  Synonyms: buss, kiss.





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"Osculation" Quotes from Famous Books



... contiguity, contact, proximity, apposition, abuttal^, juxtaposition; abutment, osculation; meeting, appulse^, rencontre^, rencounter^, syzygy [Astr.], coincidence, coexistence; adhesion &c 46; touching &c v.. (touch) 379. borderland; frontier &c (limit) 233; tangent; abutter. V. be contiguous &c adj.; join, adjoin, abut on, march with; graze, touch, meet, ...
— Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases: Body • Roget


Words linked to "Osculation" :   math, contact, smack, buss, touch, mathematics, touching, French kiss, maths, smooch, soul kiss, osculate, kiss, deep kiss


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