trochoid
ˈtrɒkɔɪd
Definition

Definition of trochoid - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.curve traced by a point on a rolling circleTECH.
  • The trochoid is studied in advanced geometry classes.
cycloid
2.
malacologyTECH.marine snail or fossil with a spiral, top-shaped shellTECH.
  • The museum displayed a trochoid from the Trochidae family.

Adjective

1.
mathematicsTECH.shaped like a rouletteTECH.
  • The trochoid curve was studied in the advanced mathematics class..
cycloidal
2.
mechanicsTECH.resembling or functioning as a pivot or pulleyTECH.
  • The trochoid joint facilitates arm movement.
revolving rotary
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Origin of trochoid

Greek, trochos (wheel) + -oid (resembling)

Examples of trochoid in a sentence

  • The artist drew a trochoid to illustrate the concept.
  • Scientists discovered a rare trochoid in the coastal region.
  • The collection included a well-preserved trochoid specimen.
  • The trochoid path was fascinating to the geometry students.
  • Engineers analyzed the trochoid motion of the gears.
  • The trochoid design improves the machine's efficiency.

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  1. French:trochoïde, ...
  2. German:Trochoide, trochoidal, ...
  3. Italian:trocoide, a forma di trocoide, ...
  4. Spanish:trocoide, en forma de trocoide, ...
  5. Portuguese:trocoide, em forma de trocoide, ...
  6. Chinese:轨迹线, 轮转曲线的, ...
  7. Japanese:トロコイド, ルーレット状, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْحَنًى دَحْرُوجِيّ, تُرُوكُوِيدِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:טְרוֹכוֹאִיד, טְרוֹכוֹאִידִי, ...
  10. Russian:трохоида, трокоидальная кривая, ...
  11. Ukrainian:трохоїда, трокоїдний, ...
  12. Hindi:ट्रोकोइड, रूलेट जैसी, ...

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