English noun: cusp | |||
1. | cusp (artifact) point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | point | ||
2. | cusp (body) a thin triangular flap of a heart valve | ||
Synonyms | leaflet | ||
Broader (hypernym) | flap | ||
Part meronym | cardiac valve, heart valve | ||
3. | cusp (body) small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth | ||
Broader (hypernym) | peak, point, tip | ||
Part meronym | tooth | ||