Meaning of the word ovoid in English

What does ovoid mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ovoid

US /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/
UK /ˈəʊ.vɔɪd/
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Adjective

egg-shaped; having a rounded shape like an egg

Example:
The artist sculpted an ovoid figure out of marble.
The river stones were worn into smooth, ovoid shapes.

Noun

a solid object or body with an egg-shaped outline

Example:
The geometric set included a sphere, a cube, and an ovoid.
The spacecraft was a metallic ovoid that landed silently.