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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Though less ubiquitous now than in 1987, Lowrey’s still sells jerky in cylindrical packages that resemble those used for tennis balls, though the packaging has changed.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new tactile sensing system that allows quadrupedal robots to carry loose, unsecured cylindrical objects on their backs without the cargo rolling off, even while walking, changing direction, or navigating obstacles.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025
The mini tree arrives pre-lit with 100 clear lights for a warm, cozy glow and comes nestled in a cylindrical pot that completes its traditional look.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
One test, called a destructive physical analysis, involved dismantling small cylindrical batteries.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Nov. 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new tactile sensing system that allows quadrupedal robots to carry loose, unsecured cylindrical objects on their backs without the cargo rolling off, even while walking, changing direction, or navigating obstacles.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025
The mini tree arrives pre-lit with 100 clear lights for a warm, cozy glow and comes nestled in a cylindrical pot that completes its traditional look.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
One test, called a destructive physical analysis, involved dismantling small cylindrical batteries.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cylindrical. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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