cone
Plural
cones
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(geometry) a three dimensional shape with a circular base that rises to a single point
- 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.
- The gymnast balanced on her head, forming a perfect cone shape with her body.
- The rocket soared into the sky, leaving behind a trail of smoke that formed a cone.
- The chef stacked three ice cream scoops in a waffle cone for the perfect summer treat.
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an object with a circular base tapering smoothly to a single point
- She placed a paper cone on the table.
- The traffic cone blocked the lane.
- Ice cream was served in a crisp cone.
- The artist sculpted a cone from clay.
- The cone of light illuminated the stage.
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a type of light-sensitive receptor cell in the retina, responsible for color and bright-light vision
- The retina contains millions of cones.
- Cones allow humans to see colors vividly.
- Researchers studied cones to understand color blindness.
- Exposure to bright light stimulates the cones.
- The diagram illustrated rod and cone cells.
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a conical cluster of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts in plants
- The pine tree bore several large cones.
- She collected cones from the forest floor.
- The conifer produces cones that contain seeds.
- The botanical garden displayed a variety of cones.
- Birds often feed on the seeds inside cones.