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Meaning of
cusp
in English
cusp
us
/kʌsp/
uk
/kʌsp/
#moderate
Plural
cusps
Definitions
Noun
a
decisive
moment
(
influencing
future
events
)
The
company
is
on
the
cusp
of
a
major
breakthrough
.
a
point
of
change
or
transition
The
cusp
of
the
new
year
brought
new
opportunities
.
a
sharp
pointed
end
;
tip
The
cusp
of
the
rock
formation
was
sharp
and
jagged
.
a
pointed
tooth
part
(
canine
or
molar
)
The
dentist
examined
the
cusp
of
the
patient's
tooth
.
a
heart
valve
flap
(
in
anatomy
)
The
surgeon
carefully
repaired
the
cusp
of
the
mitral
valve
.
intersection
of
curved
lines
(
in
architecture
)
The
architect
designed
a
beautiful
cusp
where
the
two
arches
met
.
a
boundary
between
zodiac
signs
