Torus
/ˈtɔːɹəs/
Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:6 pts5 letters
Definition of Torus
noun
- A topological space which is a product of two circles.
"A 4-variable Karnaugh map can be thought of, topologically, as being a torus."
- The standard representation of such a space in 3-dimensional Euclidean space: a shape consisting of a ring with a circular cross-section: the shape of an inner tube or hollow doughnut.
- (in combination, n-torus, 4-torus, etc.) The product of the specified number of circles.
- A molding which projects at the base of a column and above the plinth.
- The end of the peduncle or flower stalk to which the floral parts (or in the Asteraceae, the florets of a flower head) are attached; receptacle, thalamus.
Anagrams of Torus
Letter Values
t1
o1
r1
u1
s1
Total: 5 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Torus
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Torus"
Torus is a 5-letter word that scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "torus" can be rearranged to form 4 other valid words.
Using "Torus" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "torus" is a low-scoring word.