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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

  1. 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).
  2. noun A topological space which is a product of two circles.
  3. noun The product of the specified number of circles.
  4. noun A ring-shaped object, especially a large ring-shaped chamber used in physical research.

wreath — full definition

  1. noun A ring-shaped arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other material, used for decoration or as a mark of honour or remembrance.
  2. noun A curling or coiled shape, such as a ring of smoke.

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