cone (n.)

  1. any cone-shaped artifact

  2. a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point

    [ Syn: conoid , cone shape ]

  3. cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts

    [ Syn: strobilus , strobile ]

  4. a visual receptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to bright light and to color

    [ Syn: cone cell , retinal cone ]

    cone (v.)

  1. make cone-shaped; cone a tire'

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