ogive
- noun
- /ˈoʊˌdʒaɪv/
- Specialized
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ogiva
- The missile’s ogive was designed to minimize air resistance during launch.
Examples
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As the rocket pierced the atmosphere, the ogive shielded its sensitive equipment from heat.
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Scientists tested the ogive to ensure it could withstand extreme temperatures.
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The ogive is essential.
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Look at the ogive!
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As the rocket pierced the atmosphere, the ogive shielded its sensitive equipment from heat during flight.
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Engineers developed the ogive shape to protect the missile's payload from intense temperatures while ascending.
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The pointed design of the ogive helps the missile cut through the air efficiently and protects it from the heat.
Synonyms
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The pointed front part of a rocket, missile, or plane that protects important parts and reduces air resistance during flight
How Pointed
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word ogive first named a pointed, curved 'arch' or 'rib' in medieval buildings, a strong shape used in Gothic windows. So engineers borrowed that name for the pointed front of a rocket because the same sharp shape helps protect the payload and cut air resistance.