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cylindrical
[si-lin-dri-kuhl]
cylindrical
/ sɪˈlɪndrɪk, sɪˈlɪndrɪkəl /
adjective
of, shaped like, or characteristic of a cylinder
Other Word Forms
- cylindricality noun
- cylindricalness noun
- cylindrically adverb
- subcylindric adjective
- subcylindrical adjective
- ˌԻˈٲ noun
- ˈԻ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of cylindrical1
Example Sentences
Authorities found a black cylindrical laser pointer in the front yard of the property, and identified it as the device aimed at officers.
Under a strange pink-purple glow, illuminated panels buzz and cylindrical columns of water bubble away, as a futuristic crop of microalgae grows.
From a helicopter, the idea is to drop a solid, cylindrical column of water on the flames.
Axons have long been depicted as smooth and cylindrical, but a new study of mouse neurons challenges that view.
This shape enables the tank to withstand a greater amount of pressure than a cylindrical tank can, Beyelia said.
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