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Examples of conical in a Sentence
The tree has a conical shape.
Recent Examples on the Web
Second, there’s the conical filter basket, which positions the coffee grounds in a way that prevents the water from pooling.
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Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2024
The conical roofs and thick stone walls keep the interiors cool (you are not allowed to install air conditioning in the trullo).
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Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2023
These capsules had a roughly conical shape and fell with the base toward the water.
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Discover Magazine, 1 July 2024
In an elaborate Jean Paul Gaultier by Simone Rocha look featuring a conical bra, Cara Delevigne hosted the livestream, which is a must-watch.
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Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 24 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1570, in the meaning defined above
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“Conical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conical. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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