Cycloid

Definition of Cycloid

Cy´cloid   Pronunciation: s?´kloid
n.1.(Geom.) A curve generated by a point in the plane of a circle when the circle is rolled along a straight line, keeping always in the same plane.
a.1.(Zool.) Of or pertaining to the Cycloidei.
Cycloid scale
(Zool.) a fish scale which is thin and shows concentric lines of growth, without serrations on the margin.
n.1.(Zool.) One of the Cycloidei.

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cycloidal, rounded
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