About The Word Frustum
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Frustum
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What's The Definition Of Frustum?
[n] the part that is left when a cone or pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to the base and the apical part is removed
Synonyms | Synonyms for Frustum: Related Terms | Find terms related to Frustum: See Also | solid | truncated cone | truncated pyramid Frustum In Webster's Dictionary \Frus"tum\, n.; pl. L. {Frusta}, E. {Frustums}. [L.
fruslum piece, bit.]
1. (Geom.) The part of a solid next the base, formed by
cutting off the, top; or the part of any solid, as of a
cone, pyramid, etc., between two planes, which may be
either parallel or inclined to each other.
2. (Arch.) One of the drums of the shaft of a column.
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