a curve formed by a wire, rope, or chain hanging freely from two points that are on the same horizontal level
悬链线(悬于同一水平线两端的线、绳或链自由下垂所形成的曲线)。
a wire, rope, or chain forming such a curve
构成悬链线的线(或绳链)。
having the form of, involving, or denoting a curve of this type
悬链线的。
"mid 18th cent.: from Latin