Category:Vinculum

Vin"cu*lum, n.; pl. L. Vincula, e. Vinculums. Etym: [l., from Vincire, vinctum, to bind.]

1. A bond of union; a tie.

2. (math.)

Defn: a straight, horizontal mark placed over two or more members of A compound quantity, which are to be subjected to the same operation, As in the expression x2 + y2 - x + y.

3. (anat.)

Defn: a band or bundle of fibers; a frænum.

4. (zoöl.)

Defn: a commissure uniting the two main tendons in the foot of Certain birds.