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Vocabulary Entry
torus
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A geometric shape resembling a doughnut, formed by rotating a circle around an axis outside the circle.
Example Sentences
"The torus is a common shape in topology."
"In mathematics, a torus can be used to model surface properties."
"The engineer designed a toroidal transformer for the circuit."
V
verb
To shape or form into a torus.
Example Sentences
"The sculptor torus his clay into a perfect ring."
"They will torus the metal to create a strong, circular frame."
"You can torus the fabric to give it a more rounded appearance."