sag

English

/sæɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • The state of sinking or bending; a droop.
  • The difference in elevation of a wire, cable, chain or rope suspended between two consecutive points.
  • The difference in height or depth between the vertex and the rim of a curved surface, specifically used for optical elements such as a mirror or lens.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English saggen.

Origin

Middle English

saggen

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