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torus

UK
/ˈtɔːrəs/
US
/ˈtɔrəs/

Translations

torusnoun
tori
pl
UK
/ˈtɔːrəs/
US
/ˈtɔrəs/
The mathematician used a torus to explain the concept of a three-dimensional shape with a hole in the middle.
Le mathématicien a utilisé un tore pour expliquer le concept d'une forme tridimensionnelle avec un trou au milieu.
toreEn architecture, moulure convexe.
The ancient temple featured a torus at the base of each column, adding to its grandeur.
Le temple antique présentait un tore à la base de chaque colonne, ce qui ajoutait à sa grandeur.
Additional translations
torusEn botanique, terme scientifique.
torusEn anatomie et en dentisterie, terme scientifique.
torusadjective
UK
/ˈtɔː.rəs/
US
/ˈtɔːr.əs/
Used attributively to modify nouns relating to a torus or toroidal form.
The torus antenna provided uniform coverage around the spacecraft.
L'antenne torique assurait une couverture uniforme autour du vaisseau spatial.

Definitions

torusnoun
A surface or solid formed by rotating a closed curve, especially a circle, around a line in its plane that does not intersect the curve; a doughnut-shaped object.
The mathematician used a torus to explain the concept of a three-dimensional shape with a hole in the middle.
An architectural molding or ornament resembling a torus, typically a large convex molding at the base of a column.
The ancient temple featured a torus at the base of each column, adding to its grandeur.
Botany: the receptacle of a flower; thalamus.
The petals arise from the torus at the top of the stem.
Anatomy & Dentistry: a rounded bony protuberance, especially one occurring on the palate or inner side of the mandible.
The dentist noted a small torus on the patient's hard palate.
torusadjective
Relating to or having the form of a torus; toroidal (used attributively).
The torus antenna provided uniform coverage around the spacecraft.
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