| frustum | Origin: L. Fruslum piece, bit. 1. <geometry> The part of a solid next the base, formed by cutting off the, top; or the part of any solid, as of a cone, pyramid, etc, between two planes, which may be either parallel or inclined to each other. 2. One of the drums of the shaft of a column. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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