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cycloid.

The locus of a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls without slipping on a fixed straight line.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsaɪklɔɪd/
  1. The locus of a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls without slipping on a fixed straight line.

  2. A fish having cycloid scales.

Where this word comes from

From cyclo- + -oid.

adj/ˈsaɪklɔɪd/
  1. Resembling a circle; cycloidal.

    not-comparable
  2. Thin and rounded, with smooth edges.

    not-comparable
  3. characterized by alternating high and low moods.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From cyclo- + -oid.

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