Trochoid

[trәukɒid]

Definition

(n.) The curve described by any point in a wheel rolling on a line; a cycloid; a roulette; in general, the curve described by any point fixedly connected with a moving curve while the moving curve rolls without slipping on a second fixed curve, the curves all being in one plane. Cycloids, epicycloids, hypocycloids, cardioids, etc., are all trochoids.

(a.) Admitting of rotation on an axis; -- sometimes applied to a pivot joint like that between the atlas and axis in the vertebral column.

(a.) Top-shaped; having a flat base and conical spire; -- said of certain shells.

(a.) Of or pertaining to the genus Trochus or family Trochidae.

Typist: Serena

Definition

n. the curve traced by a fixed point in a wheel which rolls in a right line.—adjs. Trō′choid -al.

Typist: Stacey