Meaning

2 senses
  1. A circular group of columns without a core.

  2. A device used to make copies of a drawing or writing, via small punctures made in the outline

More definitions
  • a writing implement with a small toothed wheel that cuts small holes in a stencil

Origin

From cyclo- + style (as in stylus). Late 19th century.

From cyclo- + style (as in stylus). Late 19th century.

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Forms

plural: cyclostyles
Singularcyclostyle
Pluralcyclostyles

regular

Word family

1 related words

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

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