8.3.1.6 Round

Use this domain for words referring to being round.

  • What words describe something that is round?
    round, circular, spherical, globular, ball shaped, ring
  • What words refer to something that is round?
    circle, loop, ball, globe, sphere, arch,
  • What words refer to making something round?
    round (off), roll into a ball, make a ball of, loop
  • What tools are used to draw a circle?
    compass
  • What words refer to something that is long and round?
    cylinder, cylindrical, rod, pipe, tube

    • 8.3.1.6.1 Concave

    Use this domain for words describing something that is concave--extending inward in shape away from the viewer. The inside of a bowl is concave in shape.

  • What words describe something that is concave?
    concave, hollow, hollowed out, caved in, dented, indented, vaulted,
  • What words refer to making something concave?
    hollow out, carve out, dent in, indent, push in the side
  • What words refer to a concave part of something?
    nook

    • 8.3.1.6.2 Convex

    Use this domain for words describing something that is convex--extending outward in shape toward the viewer.

  • What words describe something that is convex?
    convex, bulging, bulbous, billowing out
  • What words refer to making something convex?
    bulge, puff out, balloon out, protrude

    • 8.3.1.6.3 Hollow

    Use this domain for words describing something that is hollow--empty on the inside.

  • What words describe something that is hollow?
    hollow, cavernous, inflated
  • What words refer to making something convex?
    hollow out
  • What words refer to something that is not hollow?
    solid