1. the curved surface of a liquid in a container, caused by surface tension
Usage: physics; chemistry
2. a crescent-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee joint
Usage: anatomy; medicine

Examples

• The water formed a concave meniscus in the graduated cylinder.
• When reading the measurement, look at the bottom of the meniscus.
• Mercury creates a convex meniscus due to its surface properties.
• The athlete tore his meniscus during the football game.
• Surgery was required to repair the damaged meniscus in her knee.
• The meniscus acts as a shock absorber between the bones.
• Physical therapy helped strengthen the muscles around the meniscus.