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meniscus > 3 senses
NOUN1meniscus, semilunar cartilage(anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint
2meniscus(optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other
3meniscus(physics) the curved upper surface of a nonturbulent liquid in a vertical tube
meniscus > noun 1, body
Meaning(anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint.
Synonymssemilunar cartilage
Categoryanatomy, general anatomy
Broadercartilage, gristle
meniscus > noun 2, artifact
Meaning(optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other.
Categoryoptics
Broaderlens, lense, lens system
meniscus > noun 3, artifact
Meaning(physics) the curved upper surface of a nonturbulent liquid in a vertical tube.
Categoryphysics, physical science, natural philosophy
Broadersurface

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