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tro·choid

 (trō′koid′, trŏk′oid′)
n.
A curve traced by a point on or connected with a circle as the circle rolls along a fixed straight line.
adj. also tro·choi·dal (trō-koid′l, trŏk-oid′l)
1. Capable of or exhibiting rotation about a central axis.
2. Permitting rotation, as a pulley or pivot.

[Greek trokhoeidēs, wheellike : trokhos, wheel; see trochee + -oeidēs, -oid.]

tro·choi′dal·ly adv.
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trochoid

(ˈtrəʊkɔɪd)
n
(Mathematics) the curve described by a fixed point on the radius or extended radius of a circle as the circle rolls along a straight line
adj
1. (Mathematics) rotating or capable of rotating about a central axis
2. (Anatomy) anatomy (of a structure or part) resembling or functioning as a pivot or pulley
[C18: from Greek trokhoeidēs circular, from trokhos wheel]
troˈchoidally adv
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tro•choid

(ˈtroʊ kɔɪd)

n.
1. a curve traced by a point on a radius or an extension of the radius of a circle that rolls, without slipping, on a curve, another circle, or a straight line.
adj.
2. rotating on an axis, as a wheel.
[1695–1705; < Greek trochoeidḗs round like a wheel. See troche, -oid]
tro•choi′dal, adj.
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