Synonyms of meniscus

Noun

1. meniscus, semilunar cartilage, cartilage, gristle

usage: (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint

2. meniscus, lens, lense, lens system

usage: (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other

3. meniscus, surface

usage: (physics) the curved upper surface of a nonturbulent liquid in a vertical tube

Definition and meaning of meniscus (Dictionary)