TOROID

torus, toroid

(noun) a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle

toroid

(noun) the doughnut-shaped object enclosed by a torus

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

toroid (plural toroids)

(mathematics) A surface generated by a closed curve (especially a circle) rotating about, but not intersecting or containing, an axis in its own plane.

A ring-shaped object whose surface is a torus.

Anagrams

• Dorito

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

coffee icon