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Ovoid

Definition:

Adjective: Having the shape of an egg; egg-shaped.

Noun: A solid geometric figure resembling an egg, often used in mathematics and design.

Senses:

1. In the shape of an egg
2. Relating to or resembling an oval shape
3. (Mathematics) Pertaining to or having the form of an egg-shaped closed curve; elliptical
4. (Botany) Describing a plant part that tapers at both ends, resembling an egg

Examples:

Adjective:

• He held an ovoid stone in his hand.
• The sculpture had an ovoid head.

Noun:

• Architects often use the ovoid as a design element.
• In mathematics, an ovoid can be defined as a three-dimensional egg-shaped figure.

Usage:

Ovoid can be used as an adjective to describe the shape of objects, or as a noun referring to a specific geometric figure in mathematics and design.

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