English-Finnish translations for catenary

Relating to a chain; like a chain
Relating to a catena
The curve described by a flexible chain or a rope if it is supported at each end and is acted upon only by no other forces than a uniform gravitational force due to its own weight and variations involving additional and non-uniform forces
The curve of an anchor cable from the seabed to the vessel; it should be horizontal at the anchor so as to bury the flukes

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