developable surface

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Developable \De*vel"op*a*ble\, a.
   Capable of being developed. --J. Peile.
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   {Developable surface} (Math.), a surface described by a
      moving right line, and such that consecutive positions of
      the generator intersect each other. Hence, the surface can
      be developed into a plane.
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