cycloid
cycloid
Definition
cy·cloid (sī′klo̵id′)
noun
Geom. a curve traced by any point on a radius, or an extension of the radius, of a circle which rolls without slipping through one complete revolution along a straight line in a single plane; trochoid
Etymology: Gr kykloeidēs, circular < kyklos (see wheel) + -eidēs, -oid
adjective
- circular
- designating or having fish scales that are roundish in form with smooth edges
- designating or of a cyclothymic person
cycloid
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- scale: Ctenoid scales resemble cycloid scales but have comb-like teeth on their overlapping edge.
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