Surface spanning a closed curve?

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This a question about math terminology - What is the meaning of "a surface $S$ spanning a closed curve $\Gamma$"? I am not looking for a technical definition, just a visual understanding is enough.

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score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 26 '13 at 18:10

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It means that that the boundary of the surface $S$ is $\Gamma.$

answered Dec 26 '13 at 18:10

Igor Rivin

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OK. Thanks a lot, that's what I thought. – Prahar Dec 26 '13 at 18:13

Surface spanning a closed curve?

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