Ogive

Definitions

1. The curve of a cumulative distribution function.
2. A Gothic pointed arch, or a rib of a Gothic vault.
3. The pointed, curved nose of a bullet, missile, or rocket.
4. A three-dimensional wave-bulge, characteristic of glaciers that have experienced extreme underlying topographic change.

Equivalents

Examples

“However, Ordnance tests revealed that the existing metal ogive (nose cone) tended to telescope on impact, cushioning the impact shock⟳, and resulting in the failure of the impact fuze. In addition, the ogive tended to shear off from the rest⟳ of the body at impact angles of 20 degrees or more, […]”

“Nose: The forward⟳ end⟳ of a warhead. May have⟳ a fuze-well, be solid, or be defined by the shape⟳ of the ogive. Ogive: Is aft of the nose, and forward⟳ of the bourrelet. May house a fuze adapter with a shape⟳ consistent with the contour of the ogive.”

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