cylindrical

adjective

cy·​lin·​dri·​cal sə-ˈlin-dri-kəl How to pronounce cylindrical (audio)
variants or less commonly cylindric
: relating to or having the form or properties of a cylinder
cylindrically adverb

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With its cylindrical shape, anodized aluminum finish, and leather-like handle, the purifier will excite you to make space for it. Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024 This shape enables the tank to withstand a greater amount of pressure than a cylindrical tank can, Beyelia said. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 In the kitchen, Robbins designed custom cabinetry that feels like an extension of his Pippin collection, mimicking its cylindrical legs, slatted doors, and circular pulls with brass centers. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024 Throw on a pencil dress and carry a cylindrical item and call it a Bauhaus wand. James Powel, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cylindrical 

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cylindrical was in 1646

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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cylindrical. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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