Found 2 items, similar to Frustums.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: frustum
frustum
n : a truncated cone or pyramid; the part that is left when a
cone or pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to the base
and the apical part is removed
[also:
frusta (pl)]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Frustums
Frustum
\Frus"tum\, n.; pl. L.
Frusta, E.
Frustums. [L.
fruslum piece, bit.]
[1913 Webster]
1. (Geom.) The part of a solid next the base, formed by
cutting off the, top; or the part of any solid, as of a
cone, pyramid, etc., between two planes, which may be
either parallel or inclined to each other.
[1913 Webster]
2. (Arch.) One of the drums of the shaft of a column.
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