Noun torus has 2 senses

1. torus, toroid - a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle
   --₁ is a kind of round shape
   
2. torus, tore - commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
   --₂ is a kind of molding, moulding
   

Torus

Definition

A torus is a geometric shape that resembles a donut, characterized by a circular shape with a hole in the center.

Parts of Speech

Noun

1. (Geometry) A torus is a three-dimensional object formed by rotating a circle in three-dimensional space about an axis coplanar with the circle.

2. (Anatomy) The torus is a ridge or prominence on a bone.

Verb

1. (Physics) To torus something means to transform it into a toroidal shape.

Samples Sentences

Noun

1. The architectural design of the building features a torus-shaped entrance.

2. The mathematician explained the concepts of torus and its properties.

3. The torus bone in the skull provides support and attachment for various muscles.

Verb

1. The scientist toruses the plasma to simulate the behavior of a toroidal magnetic field.

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