The curve of a bullet's forward portion.

the curved forward portion of the bullet

a cumulative frequency polygon, often presented in percentage terms

a cumulative frequency polygon, often presented in terms of percentage form

a curve drawn for the cumulative frequency distribution by joining with as smooth a curve as possible the dots marked above the upper boundaries of classes at height equal to the cumulative frequencies of respective classes

A Gothic pointed arch or diagonal rib across a vault.

A body of revolution formed by rotating a circular arc about an axis that intersects the arc; the shape of this body; also, a nose of a projectile or the like so shaped. Typically, an ogive has the outline of a Gothic arch, although by definition it may be rounded rather than pointed. See tangent ogive.

The curved forward part of a bullet.

The curved portion of a bullet ahead of the cylindrical or shank section. Also the radius of this curve, usually expressed in calibers.

Portion of a bullet where the bearing surface ends and the point begins.

The curved portion of a projectile between the cylindrical radius and the metplat (diameter of the tip of the projectile).

A pointed arch, Gothic.

1 The curved pointed head of a cylindrical projectile used in rifled firearms. Designed to keep the projectile from tumbling in flight, to reduce air resistance and to increase penetration. 2 Ballistic measurement of the radius of the curve of a bullets nose.

An ogive is a curved shape, figure, or feature.