English noun: torus | |||
1. | torus (shape) a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle | ||
Synonyms | toroid | ||
Broader (hypernym) | round shape | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | core, magnetic core | ||
2. | torus (artifact) commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column | ||
Synonyms | tore | ||
Broader (hypernym) | molding, moulding | ||