noun

• 1

  (also paraboloid of revolution)

  A solid generated by the rotation of a parabola around its axis of symmetry.

• 2A solid having two or more nonparallel parabolic cross sections.

  ‘Here, the repetition and rotation of a basic truss creates the paraboloid form of the roof.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘Externally the edges of the paraboloids form high gables infilled by curtain glazing on a brick plinth.’