Torus
Word | TORUS |
Character | 5 |
Hyphenation | to rus |
Pronunciations | /ˈtɔːɹəs/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Torus"
What do we mean by torus?
A large convex molding, semicircular in cross section, located at the base of a classical column. noun
A bulging or rounded projection or swelling. noun
The receptacle of a flower. noun
A thickened area in the middle of the membrane that connects the pits of tracheids in conifers and certain other gymnosperms. noun
A toroid generated by a circle; a surface having the shape of a doughnut. noun
In geometry, a tore or anchor-ring. See tore, 2. noun
In architecture, a large convex molding of semicircular profile or a profile of kindred curve, used especially in bases, generally as the lowest member of the base, above the plinth when this is present. It differs from the astragal only in size, the astragal being much smaller. Sometimes called tore. See also cuts under base and column. noun
In botany, the receptacle of a flower; the more or less enlarged extremity of a stem or floral axis upon which the floral organs are situated. See receptacle, 2 , and cut under myrtle. noun
In anatomy, a smooth rounded ridge or elongated protuberance, as of a muscle; specifically, the tuber cinereum of the brain, or that part of the floor of the third ventricle which is prolonged downward to form a contracted passage from the cavity of the third ventricle into that of the pituitary body. noun
In zoology, some part or organ likened to a torus; specially, a ventral parapodium of some annelids. noun
A large molding used in the bases of columns. Its profile is semicircular. See Illust. of Molding. noun
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 Tubicolæ. noun
The receptacle, or part of the flower on which the carpels stand. noun
The surface described by the circumference of a circle revolving about a straight line in its own plane. noun
The solid inclosed by such a surface; -- sometimes called an anchor ring. noun
A topological space which is a product of two circles. noun
The standard representation of such a space in 3-dimensional Euclidean space: a shape consisting of a ring with a circular cross-section: the shape of an inner tube or hollow doughnut. noun
The product of the specified number of circles. noun
A topological space which is a product of two circles.
The standard representation of such a space in 3-dimensional Euclidean space: a shape consisting of a ring with a circular cross-section: the shape of an inner tube or hollow doughnut.
(in combination, n-torus, 4-torus, etc.) The product of the specified number of circles.
A molding which projects at the base of a column and above the plinth.
The end of the peduncle or flower stalk to which the floral parts (or in the Asteraceae, the florets of a flower head) are attached; receptacle, thalamus.
A rounded ridge, especially one on the occipital bone.
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