About The Word Torus
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Torus
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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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