Convexity
Of solid. May also be referred to as convex shape.
A shape that curves or bulges outward.
This concept's ID is @1~69775
Contains
- projection
Any solid convex shape that juts out from something.
- peak
A V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points".
- ridge
Any long raised strip.
- thickening
Any thickened enlargement.
- taper
A convex shape that narrows toward a point.
- umbo
A slight rounded elevation where the malleus attaches to the eardrum.
- entasis
A slight convexity in the shaft of a column; compensates for the illusion of concavity that...
- camber
A slight convexity (as of the surface of a road).