nounπShareA sharp point or pointed end."The cat sharpened its claws on the cusp of the chair leg. "pointpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events."The company stood at a cusp, deciding whether to invest in new technology or stick with their old methods. "timeeventfuturesituationstagepointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA point of a curve where the curve is continuous but has no derivative, but such that it has a derivative at every nearby point."The student's graph showed a sharp cusp at the point where the line suddenly changed direction. "mathtechnicalpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA point made by the intersection of two curved lines or curved structures, a common motif in Gothic architecture."The cathedral window featured a delicate cusp where the two arches met, adding to its Gothic charm. "architectureartbuildingstructurepointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA boundary between zodiacal signs and houses."Maria was born on October 23rd, putting her on the cusp between Libra and Scorpio. "astrologyastronomypositiontimesignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of the pointed parts of a canine tooth or molar."The dentist pointed to the cusp of my molar on the X-ray, explaining that it had a small crack. "anatomypartmedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel."The doctor examined the patient's heart and noticed a problem with a cusp of the mitral valve. "anatomymedicineorganpartphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave in a reckless or dangerous manner."Teenagers sometimes cusp when they first get their driver's licenses, speeding and showing off to their friends. "actioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
