Wulst — meaning in English
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English meaning
- torus noun The standard representation of such a space in 3-dimensional Euclidean space: a surface or solid formed by rotating a closed curve, especially a circle, about a line which lies in the same plane but does not intersect it (e.g. like a ring doughnut).
- wreath noun A ring-shaped arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other material, used for decoration or as a mark of honour or remembrance.
Senses
Wulst is used for these senses in English:
- torus (architecture) A large convex molding, typically semicircular in cross section, which commonly projects at the base of a column and above the plinth.
- wreath (heraldry) An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest; an orle, a torse. It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the coat of arms.
torus — full definition
- noun The standard representation of such a space in 3-dimensional Euclidean space: a surface or solid formed by rotating a closed curve, especially a circle, about a line which lies in the same plane but does not intersect it (e.g. like a ring doughnut).
- noun A topological space which is a product of two circles.
- noun The product of the specified number of circles.
- noun A ring-shaped object, especially a large ring-shaped chamber used in physical research.
wreath — full definition
- noun A ring-shaped arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other material, used for decoration or as a mark of honour or remembrance.
- noun A curling or coiled shape, such as a ring of smoke.