Tangent Meaning in French

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1. (v. t.) A tangent line curve, or surface; specifically, that portion of the straight line tangent to a curve that is between the point of tangency and a given line, the given line being, for example, the axis of abscissas, or a radius of a circle produced. See Trigonometrical function, under Function.
2. (a.) meeting a curve or surface at a point and having at that point the same direction as the curve or surface; -- said of a straight line, curve, or surface; as, a line tangent to a curve; a curve tangent to a surface; tangent surfaces.
3. (a.) Touching; touching at a single point

1. () A worm or worm wheel; a tangent screw.
2. () A wheel with tangent spokes.

1. () A tension spoke of a bicycle or similar wheel, secured tangentially to the hub.