cylindrical

adjective

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cy·lin·dri·cal | \ sə-ˈlin-dri-kəl

variants: or less commonly cylindric \ sə-ˈlin-drik

Definition of cylindrical

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

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Recent Examples on the Web In September 2020, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the company’s new 4680 battery cells — large, cylindrical cells that provide more power to electric vehicles at a lower cost. — Eric Killelea, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2022 However, there is a cylindrical section of the dust bin that holds a filter and shroud. — Brad Moon, Forbes, 23 June 2021 Measuring just shy of 15 inches from tip to tail, the Subnado has a sleek, cylindrical body and a somewhat phallic silhouette. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2022 The contours of the reef give the wave its famous cylindrical shape. — Outside Online, 2 Feb. 2022 During the confrontation, the man, while holding the box cutter, seemed to pull from his pocket a shiny, cylindrical object, Aaron said. — Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2022 The object was later determined to be a metal cylindrical object, Drake said. — Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2022 Pringles, too, takes viewers on a sentimental journey, traveled by an untitled character who gets the potato chip's iconic cylindrical container stuck on his hand — why waste any? — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2022 Circular cross-sections can be seen near plant cells under a microscope, but Innes wants to confirm that these shapes are exosome spheres, and not just cylindrical tubes. — Roxanne Khamsi, Scientific American, 17 June 2020 See More

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