solid of revolution

American

noun

a three-dimensional figure formed by revolving a plane area about a given axis.

Etymology

Origin of solid of revolution

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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The fan-vault was developed by giving to all the ribs the same curvature; the outline of the fan is bounded by a horizontal circular rib, and its effect is that of a solid of revolution upon whose surface panels are sunk.

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The problem has been solved by mathematicians, Sir Isaac Newton having first investigated it, of finding the form of a symmetrical solid, or solid of revolution, which in moving through a fluid shall experience the least possible resistance.

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