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frustum [ˈfrʌstəm] n pl -tums, -ta [-tə] 1. (Mathematics) Geometry a. the part of a solid, such as a cone or pyramid, contained between the base and a plane parallel to the base that intersects the solid b. the part of such a solid contained between two parallel planes intersecting the solid 2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) Architect a single drum of a column or a single stone used to construct a pier [from Latin: piece; probably related to Old English brȳsan to crush, bruise] frus•tum (ˈfrʌs təm) n., pl. -tums, -ta (-tə). 1. the part of a conical solid left after cutting off a top portion with a plane parallel to the base. 2. the part of a solid, as a cone or pyramid, between two usu. parallel cutting planes. [1650–60; < Latin: piece, bit]
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