Definitions

1. noun

A curved or flexible rod or bar, especially one used to connect two parts of a machine or to guide the movement of a part.

“The engineer used a spline to connect the two rotating wheels.”

2. noun

A curved or wavy line, especially one used in drawing or design to connect two points.

“The artist used a spline to create a smooth connection between the two angles of the shape.”

3. verb

To join or connect (two things) with a spline, especially to make them rotate smoothly together.

“The mechanic splined the two gears together to improve their performance.”

4. verb

To make (a curve or line) smooth and continuous, especially by using a spline.

“The software spline the edges of the image to remove any jagged lines.”