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Cone
01
(geometry) a three dimensional shape with a circular base that rises to a single point
Examples
The traffic cones were placed along the road to redirect vehicles during the construction work.
The party decorations included colorful paper cones filled with candies for the guests.
02
an object with a circular base tapering smoothly to a single point
Examples
She placed a paper cone on the table.
The traffic cone blocked the lane.
03
a type of light-sensitive receptor cell in the retina, responsible for color and bright-light vision
Examples
The retina contains millions of cones.
Cones allow humans to see colors vividly.
04
a conical cluster of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts in plants
Examples
The pine tree bore several large cones.
She collected cones from the forest floor.
to cone
01
to shape or form into a cone
Examples
The baker coned the dough before baking.
He coned the clay to create a decorative sculpture.
Lexical Tree
conelike
cone
