ogive
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10 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Types and use in applied physical science and engineering
- Architecture
- History
- Debate
- Usage
- Glaciology
- See also
- References
- Further reading
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An ogive ( ) is the roundly tapered end of a two- or three-dimensional object. Ogive curves and surfaces are used in engineering, architecture, woodworking, and ballistics.