trammel of Archimedes
Noun
Meaning
trammel of Archimedes (plural trammels of Archimedes)
A mechanism consisting of two perpendicular channels or rails, and a rod connected by pivots along them, which is able to draw an ellipse.
Noun
trammel of Archimedes (plural trammels of Archimedes)
A mechanism consisting of two perpendicular channels or rails, and a rod connected by pivots along them, which is able to draw an ellipse.