v. t.
n. [ L. detruncatio: cf. F. détroncation. ] The act of lopping or cutting off, as the head from the body. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ L. obtruncatus, p. p. of obtruncare. ] To deprive of a limb; to lop. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. obtruncatio. ] The act of lopping or cutting off. [ R. ] Cockeram. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
a. [ L. truncatus, p. p. ] Appearing as if cut off at the tip;
a.
Truncated cone
Truncated pyramid
n. [ L. truncatio. ]