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o·give
ogive
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- pronunciation:
- o
jaIv
[or]
o
jaIv
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the diagonal rib of a Gothic vault.
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definition 2: |
a pointed, usu. Gothic arch.
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definition 3: |
the curved nose of a projectile such as a bullet, rocket, or missile.
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related words: |
vault |
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derivation: |
ogival (adj.) |
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