'Solid of revolution' definitions:

Definition of 'Solid of revolution'

From: GCIDE
  • Solid \Sol"id\, n.
  • 1. A substance that is held in a fixed form by cohesion among its particles; a substance not fluid. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Geom.) A magnitude which has length, breadth, and thickness; a part of space bounded on all sides. [1913 Webster]
  • Solid of revolution. (Geom.) See Revolution, n., 5. [1913 Webster]