cuspis

Meanings

• noun

  A pointed or projecting part, especially at the end of a rod or shaft.

  - "The tip of a spear is called a cuspis."
  - "The cuspis of a pencil is where the graphite leads are exposed."

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Variants

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cuspid , cuspids

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Etymology

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From Latin cuspus, meaning 'point, tip'.

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Trivia

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1. The term cuspis is also used in dentistry to refer to the pointed part of a tooth.

2. In ancient Rome, soldiers would sharpen the tips of their spears with a tool called a cuspis.

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Related Concepts

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1. tip: Related to the idea of a pointed or projecting part.

2. point: Related to the idea of a precise location or direction.

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Culture

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In medieval heraldry, a cuspis is a charge shaped like a pointed or crescent-shaped object, often used as a charge or decoration in coats of arms.

How to Memorize "cuspis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a spear tip or the pointed end of a pencil to remember the meaning of cuspis.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word cuspis with the tip of a spear or the pointed end of a pencil.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Cuspis: Curved Under Spear Point' to remember the meaning.

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