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cone
Definition
A cone is a shape with a round base and a point at the top.
It is like a triangle with its point cut off.
Cones are often used in science and engineering, such as in traffic cones and ice cream cones.
How can the word be used?
The pine tree had cones on its branches.
Different forms of the word
Noun: cone (plural: cones).
Adjective: conical.
Verb: to cone.
Adverb: conically.
Etymology
The word "cone" comes from the Latin word "cōnus", which means "cone". The word "cōnus" is made up of the prefix "con-", which means "together", and the verb "ōnare", which means "to swell".
Question
Where might you find a cone?