tores

noun

Meaning

The surface described by the circumference of a circle revolving about a straight line in its own plane.
The solid enclosed by such a surface; an anchor ring.
A topological space which is a product of two circles.
The standard representation of such a space in 3-dimensional Euclidean space: a shape consisting of a ring with a circular cross-section: the shape of an inner tube or hollow doughnut.
(in combination, n-torus, 4-torus, etc.) The product of the specified number of circles.
A molding which projects at the base of a column and above the plinth.
The end of the peduncle or flower stalk to which the floral parts (or in the Asteraceae, the florets of a flower head) are attached; receptacle, thalamus.
A rounded ridge, especially one on the occipital bone.

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