Cuneus (Noun)
Meaning
Any shape that is triangular in cross section.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The cuneus of the roof provided additional structural support against strong winds and heavy rainfall.
- The wedge-shaped cuneus of the doorstop prevented the door from opening too wide.
- In architecture, a cuneus is often used as a wedge-shaped block to fill gaps between larger stones.
- The cuneus of the axe head allowed for more efficient chopping and splitting of wood.
- The unique cuneus design of the knife blade made it ideal for cutting through thick rope.