cylindrical
adjective
cy·lin·dri·cal
sə-ˈlin-dri-kəl 
variants
or less commonly cylindric
: relating to or having the form or properties of a cylinder
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Its flat body not only fits more comfortably in a pocket than a traditional cylindrical design but also increases the torque applied through the bit driver by expanding the radius out from the center of the screw.
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New Atlas, 20 June 2025
To that end, Titan’s hull was made of carbon fiber rather than titanium or steel and it was designed in a cylindrical shape, not a sphere.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 12 June 2025
Unlike the cylindrical body of most planes, the blended wing design—where the wing and aircraft body are fused together—makes this aircraft look more like a stealth bomber or even a manta ray than a commercial airliner.
—Calif.
senior Correspondent, Time, 12 June 2025
The cylindrical design is rugged and durable, with IP67 dust and waterproofing and the ability to withstand being submerged in water for up to 30 minutes.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
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New Atlas, 20 June 2025
To that end, Titan’s hull was made of carbon fiber rather than titanium or steel and it was designed in a cylindrical shape, not a sphere.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 12 June 2025
Unlike the cylindrical body of most planes, the blended wing design—where the wing and aircraft body are fused together—makes this aircraft look more like a stealth bomber or even a manta ray than a commercial airliner.
—Calif.
senior Correspondent, Time, 12 June 2025
The cylindrical design is rugged and durable, with IP67 dust and waterproofing and the ability to withstand being submerged in water for up to 30 minutes.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cylindrical. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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