Word of the Day - Torus

torus

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːrəs/
noun
1 Geometry
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 Architecture
A large convex moulding, typically semicircular in cross section, especially as the lowest part of the base of a column.

Origin
Mid 16th century (in torus): from Latin, literally swelling, bolster, round
moulding. The other senses date from the 19th century.

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Designing a wedding ring for 3D printing began with being able to make a standard torus as described in the 3D software manual.