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osculation

noun

1 osculation

mathematics A contact of two curves (or two surfaces) at which they have a common tangent.

Roget 199: contiguity, contact, proximity, apposition, abuttal, juxtaposition; abutment, osculation; meeting, appulse, rencontre, rencounter, syzygy [Astr.], coincidence, ... show more

2 osculation

The act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof).

synonyms: buss, kiss.

Roget 902: endearment, caress; blandishment, blandiment; panchement, fondling, billing and cooing, dalliance, necking, petting, sporting, sparking, hanky-panky; caressing.    ... show more

Dutch: kukkel, kus, lik, smak, smok, zoen
Polish: cmok, całus, całusek, pocałunek, buziak


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