Cayley

[ key-lee ]

noun

1. Arthur, 1821–95, English mathematician.

Cayley

/ ˈkeɪlɪ /

noun

1. CayleyArthur18211893MBritishSCIENCE: mathematician Arthur. 1821–93, British mathematician, who invented matrices
2. CayleySir George17731857MBritishTECHNOLOGY: engineerTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: aeronaut Sir George. 1773–1857, British engineer and pioneer of aerial navigation. He constructed the first man-carrying glider (1853) and invented the caterpillar tractor

Example Sentences

Since her start at Digiday Media a little over a year ago, Cayley has managed event programming for Modern Retail and Glossy events and will now be even more hands on in the day to day responsibilities that make our events possible.

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The first known air engine was invented by Sir George Cayley, in 1803.

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For the caustic by refraction of parallel rays at a circle reference should be made to the memoirs by Arthur Cayley.

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This extract from his work gives but a faint idea of the amount of research for which Cayley was responsible.

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"It is impossible for me to say without my magnifying-glass," replied Mr. Cayley, peering myopically at the stone.

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Three times in the past five years Mr. Cayley's colleagues had offered to present him with a testimonial.

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