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cones

[koʊnz]

cones Definition

  • 1a solid or hollow object that tapers from a circular or roughly circular base to a point, especially one used as a marker or to hold something.
  • 2a shape resembling a cone, especially in being rounded and pointed at one end, or a device or part having this shape, such as a photoreceptor cell in the retina of the eye.

Using cones: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cones" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The traffic cones were placed along the road to indicate the construction site.

  • Example

    She scooped the ice cream into a cone.

  • Example

    The pine tree had cones hanging from its branches.

  • Example

    The cones in the retina of the eye are responsible for color vision.

cones Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cones

Phrases with cones

  • a humorous term for a supposed security feature that prevents information from being leaked

    Example

    The government's attempt to create a cone of silence around the negotiations was unsuccessful.

  • cone-shaped

    having the shape of a cone

    Example

    The mountain was cone-shaped, with a pointed peak at the top.

  • cone biopsy

    a surgical procedure in which a cone-shaped piece of tissue is removed from the cervix for examination

    Example

    The doctor recommended a cone biopsy to determine the cause of the abnormal Pap smear.

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Summary: cones in Brief

A 'cone' [koʊnz] is a solid or hollow object that tapers from a circular or roughly circular base to a point. It can be used as a marker or to hold something. The term also refers to a shape resembling a cone, such as a photoreceptor cell in the retina of the eye. Examples include traffic cones, ice cream cones, and pine cones. Phrases include 'cone of silence,' 'cone-shaped,' and 'cone biopsy.'