cylindrical

adjective

cy·lin·dri·cal sə-ˈlin-dri-kəl

variants or less commonly cylindric

sə-ˈlin-drik

Synonyms of cylindrical next

: relating to or having the form or properties of a cylinder

cylindrically

sə-ˈlin-dri-k(ə-)lē

adverb

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What’s left frames the dramatic cylindrical hairspring within a large tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock. —

Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025 Ultimate now a 10m radius, 5m high cylindrical spell field from 10m sphere, matches up with warning marker better. —

Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Defined by a fully cylindrical shape, the Edith bag features two top handles, a top zipper, and a leather zipper fully crafted out of calfskin leather. —

Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025 The cylindrical piece of space junk is made of a metallic alloy called Inconel weighing 1.6 pounds (0.7 kg) and measuring 4 inches (10 centimeters) high by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide. —

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