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Torus

Torus Meaning & Definition
Torus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Torus?

[n] commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
[n] a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle

Synonyms | Synonyms for Torus: tore | toroid

Related Terms | Find terms related to Torus:

See Also | molding | moulding | round shape

Torus In Webster's Dictionary

\To"rus\, n.; pl. {Tori}. [L., a round, swelling, or bulging place, an elevation. Cf. 3d {Tore}.] 1. (Arch.) A lage molding used in the bases of columns. Its profile is semicircular. See Illust. of {Molding.} --Brande&C. 2. (Zo["o]l.)One of the ventral parapodia of tubicolous annelids. It usually has the form of an oblong thickening or elevation of the integument with rows of uncini or hooks along the center. See Illust. under {Tubicol[ae]}. 3. (Bot.) The receptacle, or part of the flower on which the carpels stand. 4. (Geom.) See 3d {Tore}, 2.

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