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18:1 · The straight line joined to a uniformly curved line to form an open sign is a common structure in Western ideography. This variation of the two basic elements of Western ideography was once used as a sign for the goddess Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess corresponding to the Roman Venus. Aphrodite was also drawn , 42:6, 42:16, and 41a:7.
    The same structure is used in a modern electrical contexts to signify sliding contact, .

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