convex

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere.

   • [D]rops of water naturally form themselves into figures with a convex surface; […]
2. 2

   having an epigraph that is a convex set.

3. 3

   having no internal angles greater than 180 degrees.

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   1. 4

      arranged such that for any two points in the set, a straight line between the two points…

      arranged such that for any two points in the set, a straight line between the two points is contained within the set.

   2. 5

      Any convex body or surface.

      • Half heaven's convex glitters with the flame.
   3. 6

      A playing card made convex for use in cheating.

   4. 7

      A small convex mirror used to cheat by observing other players' cards.

      • Of all the devices for defrauding at poker, the “shiner,” or “convex” […] Modern convexes are also considerably larger than those of former days.
   5. 8

      To form a convex curve or surface

      To form a convex curve or surface; to become convex.

      • If the valve is ground excessively, the surfaces of the valve and cage will convex so that the sealing contact is poor.
      • With thin metal flashing, as it expands, the metal between the fasteners will convex.
   6. 9

      To cause to form a convex curve or surface

      To cause to form a convex curve or surface; to make convex.

      • This will convex the fan and hold the cards more rigidly in place.
      • In one moment the body will convex the checkered blanket, and later—the featureless absence;
   7. 10

      To circulate or cause to circulate in a curved path

      To circulate or cause to circulate in a curved path; to cause or exhibit convection.

      • The crystal/melt interface thus convexes into the melt; however, the convexity of the interface ( Figure 53 ) is not as strong as it is when the crucible does not rotate (Figure 52).
      • The lid on will convex the heat and you'll need that after it's been chilled.

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• antonymconcave