Meaning Of The Word Torus

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What's The Definition Of Torus?

torus in American English
any rounded projection or swelling
noun: a large convex molding, more or less semicircular in profile, commonly forming the lowest molding of the base of a column, directly above the plinth, sometimes occurring as one of a pair separated by a scotia and fillets

torus in British English
noun: a large convex moulding approximately semicircular in cross section, esp one used on the base of a classical column

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