sharp corner

collocation in English

meaningsofsharpandcorner

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sharp
adjective
uk
/ʃɑːp/us
/ʃɑːrp/
having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole ...
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corner
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkɔː.nər/us
/ˈkɔːr.nɚ/
the point, area, or line that is formed by the meeting of two lines, surfaces, ...
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(Definition ofsharpandcornerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The jumps can be crucial when asharpcornerin the solution curve is encountered.
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The flow past asharpcornercan be studied in a conventional shock tube and it may be possible to verify the present theory experimentally.
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Since separation takes place from asharpcorner, contact angles do not cause difficulties.
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He concluded that the highest solitary wave encloses asharpcornerat its crest.
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A singularity is encountered in the flow field about two-dimensional and axisymmetric bodies characterized by asharpcorner, where the fluid velocity becomes sonic.
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The two equations will now be used to find the flow behind asharpcornerin a supersonic stream.
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In order to reduce partial field strength in the tank, metallic shields are mounted on all the capacitors to round thesharpcorner.
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For k = 20, we observe an irregular behaviour, indicative of the formation of asharpcorner.
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The radius of curvature of the membrane a t the base of each concave region is monotonically decreasing in time, indicating the spontaneous appearance of asharpcorner.
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Explicit solutions for the variation of pressure, density, atom concentration and temperature on the wall behind asharpcornerin supersonic flow are found as an example.
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As an example of their solution, the flow past asharpcornerin a supersonic stream is evaluated and the variations of flow properties in the relaxation zone are found.
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In the village there is a particularlysharpcorner, and heavy lorries have to mount the pavement in order to turn it.
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There is also the factor of road safety to be considered, particularly on occasions when vehicles are taking asharpcorneron relatively narrow roads.
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I had occasion today to swear at a motorist who nearly knocked me off my bicycle on asharpcorner.
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Never take asharpcornerat full speed.
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The train then travels through a loop, this is followed by asharpcorner.
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A diversion cuts asharpcornerbetween the third and fourth roundabouts.
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They are mainly used in trouble spots on rural highways such as when approaching asharpcorneror a single-lane bridge.
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If an undercut is not provided there is always a small radius left behind even if asharpcorneris intended.
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The extra load on the remaining pin started a fatigue crack at asharpcorneron the pin.
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