Definitions for: Frustum

[n] the part that is left when a cone or pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to the base and the apical part is removed

Webster (1913) Definition: Frus"tum, n.; pl. L. Frusta, E. Frustums. [L.
fruslum piece, bit.]
1. (Geom.) The part of a solid next the base, formed by
cutting off the, top; or the part of any solid, as of a
cone, pyramid, etc., between two planes, which may be
either parallel or inclined to each other.

2. (Arch.) One of the drums of the shaft of a column.

See Also: solid, truncated cone, truncated pyramid

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