View synonyms for conoid

conoid

[ koh-noid ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

a geometrical solid formed by the revolution of a conic section about one of its axes.

conoid

/ ˈkəʊnɔɪd /

a geometric surface formed by rotating a parabola, ellipse, or hyperbola about one axis

Origin of conoid¹

From the Greek word kōnoeidḗs, dating back to 1650–60. See cone, -oid

Origin of conoid¹

C17: from Greek kōnoeidēs, from kōnos cone

Apart from its pillars, the egg-pocket is an inverted conoid, reminding us of the work of the Silky Epeira.

Down the mountain slopes, like a whirl of shining dust blown before the wind, a crimson, conoid cloud came dancing.

Dazedly he saw a crimson conoid cloud spinning up and over the mountain slopes.

Its conoid shape may class it with the one shown in Fig. 24.

The head is grooved, circular in cross section, and has conoid ends.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse