trochoid

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek τροχοειδής (trokhoeidḗs), from τροχός (trokhós, “wheel”) + εἶδος (eîdos, “form, image”)

Noun

trochoid (plural trochoids)

  1. (mathematics) The curve traced by a point on a circle as it rolls along a straight line

Adjective

trochoid (comparative more trochoid, superlative most trochoid)

  1. capable of rolling
  2. allowing rotation
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