cuspate

• Adjectif désignant ce qui a une forme pointue ou en pointe, comme un cap ou une côte découpée. Se dit de ce qui se termine en pointe ou présente des saillies aiguës.

An obsolete adjective meaning having a pointed or projecting end, like a cusp.

1. Having cusps or pointsC2formal

   Characterized by having one or more sharp points, cusps, or projections.

   Pourvu de pointes ou de cuspides

   • The cuspate shape of the leaf is typical of this species.
   • The coastline is cuspate, with many small bays and headlands.
   • The architect designed a cuspate arch for the cathedral entrance.

   Synonymescuspedcuspidalcuspidatepointedsharpspiky

   Antonymesroundedsmooth