Definitions

1. noun

A curve generated by tracing the path of a point on a circle as the circle rolls along a straight line.

“The engineer studied the cycloid motion of the car’s wheels during the test drive.”

2. adjective

Having the shape of a cycloid; especially, describing a curve generated by a point on a circle as it rolls along a straight line.

“The cycloid curve of the track provided a smooth ride for the athletes.”

3. verb

To move in a cycloid curve, especially as a result of rolling motion.

“The ball cycloided down the hill, gathering speed as it went.”