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cylindrical

adjective

variants also cylindric
Definition of cylindricalnext
as in spherical
shaped like a cylinder a cylindrical oil tank a cylindrical tower

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Recent Examples of cylindrical Conventional silica fiber is usually cylindrical, a geometry that works particularly well for measuring forces acting along the fiber. — Pawel Maniewski, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 These structures were cylindrical towers of concrete and steel. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 With a drum, the holes run along the curved cylindrical surface in a stair-step pattern. — James Brown, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Aug. 2026 China’s high-tech enterprise CBAK Energy Technology is scaling production of its large cylindrical lithium-ion batteries at its Nanjing Phase II facility, with plans to eventually raise annual capacity from 3 gigawatt-hours (GWh) to 18 GWh. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cylindrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cylindrical
  1. spherical
  2. global
  3. oval
  4. ovoid
  5. oblong
  6. ovate
Adjective
  • Instead of a conventional round watch scaled down for a smaller wrist, the new timepiece presents a polished, spherical case that’s engineered around a hefty mechanical movement, with a double-tour leather strap that can thread directly through.
    — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The bracelet’s spherical gemstones are swathed in various shades of pink, strung on a silk-blend cord, and completed by a heart clasp.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of spherical
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  • There’s such a varied, decidedly global approach to dance music on this album.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Josh Benesh, a former Heritage Auctions executive who joined Christie’s as a consultant earlier this year, has been appointed to lead the division as its global head based in New York.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of global
Adjective
  • He’s propped high on a rock at one end of a very long, oval lily pond.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Chevy drivers have not won an oval race since May, as its teams have struggled to adapt to a new style body introduced by the manufacturer this season.
    — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of oval
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  • The seed, Esfand, is rendered as ovoid lamps and incense holders.
    — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Set within Camiral, the ultra-modern ovoid residence by Lagula Arquitectes has three bedrooms, a swimming pool, and sweeping mountain and golf course views.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of ovoid
Adjective
  • But when an oblong ball hits the turf, there’s often an equal chance the other team will recover, so Harbaugh was predictably unhappy with his team’s four fumbles against Dallas.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Otherwise, the oblong fruit is astringent enough to make your mouth pucker.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of oblong
Adjective
  • Every bit of ground was drenched in sunlight and steaming in the heat, except for the living room that harbored the only wild population of Chittenango ovate amber snails in the world.
    — Jessica Suarez Oliver Whang, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2022
Definition of ovate

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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cylindrical. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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