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Cycloidal

Definition:

Adjective or noun - relating to or resembling a cycloid or the motion of a cycloid.

Sense 1 - Adjective:

Having the shape or characteristic of a cycloid, which is a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a wheel as it rolls along a straight line.

Example sentence: The cycloidal path of the roller coaster provided an exhilarating ride for thrill-seekers.

Sense 2 - Noun:

A mathematical curve that represents the motion of a point on the circumference of a wheel as it rolls along a straight line.

Example sentence: The engineer plotted the cycloidal trajectory of the robot's arm to ensure smooth motion.

Sense 3 - Noun:

A term used in gear design, referring to the profile of gear teeth shaped like segments of a cycloid.

Example sentence: The efficiency of the gear system was improved by adopting cycloidal gears.

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