swept path
The 'swept path' is a crucial concept in urban planning and vehicle design, ensuring that vehicles can navigate spaces without causing damage.
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Definition
C1Urban Planning
(technical)The area covered by the outermost points of a vehicle as it moves, especially during turns.
Example
- City planners must consider the swept path of buses to design safe intersections.
- The parking lot design includes an analysis of the swept path for large delivery trucks.
C1Nautical
(technical)The width of the area cleared by a minesweeper.
Example
- The naval team measured the swept path to ensure all mines were cleared.
- The swept path of the minesweeper determined the safe passage for other ships.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "swept path":
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