neusis

English
In this picture, a neusis, segment AB of prescribed length a, is fitted between semicircle n and line m while the line containing AB is required to pass through point P.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek νεῦσις (neûsis).

Noun

neusis (plural neuses)

  1. (geometry) A line segment of prescribed length, fitted between two given curves, part of a line that passes through a given point.

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