clothoid

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clothoid

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek κλώθω (klṓthō, “I spin”) +‎ -oid.

Noun[edit]

clothoid (plural clothoids)

(mathematics) A plane curve whose curvature at any point is proportional to distance along it.

Synonyms[edit]

Translations[edit]

curve with linear curvature

Swedish: klotoid c

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