Cycloid
Pronunciation: /saɪklɔɪd/
Cycloid (noun)
- A curve traced by a point on a circle's rim as it rolls along a straight line.
- A type of fish scale that is smooth and round, often found on bony fish.
Examples
- The toy car followed a cycloid on the track.
- A pendulum can trace a cycloid when swinging.
Common collocations: trace a cycloid, cycloid path, cycloid scales, smooth cycloid