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Meaning of 'annulus' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Annulus [ n.]
- A ring; a ringlike part or space.
- A space contained between the circumferences of two circles, one within the other.
- The solid formed by a circle revolving around a line which is the plane of the circle but does not cut it.
- Ring-shaped structures or markings, found in, or upon, various animals.

Meaning of 'annulus' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . annulus [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a toroidal shape
Example in sentence:
  • a halo of smoke;
  • a ring of ships in the harbor

Nearby Words:

ann anna annal annalist annalistic annalize annals annat annates annats

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