torus
2 synonyms for torus, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A ring-shaped surface or solid made by turning a closed curve, often a circle, around a line beside it, like the shape of a doughnut.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin torus (“a round, swelling, elevation, protuberance”).
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