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 Ross says investigators at the time believed the women were killed with a cylindrical weapon, possibly a crowbar. — Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026 Contributing to that very impressive range is the new cylindrical cell battery pack, which uses a cell-to-body approach that maximizes energy density, along with the aforementioned new sixth-gen motors. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026 The new cylindrical cells provide a 20 percent increase in energy density compared to the prismatic cells used in the Gen5 batteries. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2026 Jewel-case clutches, basket bags, vanity cases and new cylindrical bag silhouettes were displayed alongside kitten heels, pumps and sandals designed for a stroll along the Mediterranean. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 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
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  • Those two housings are also different shapes, with one spherical and the other cylindrical.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Think sculptural chain links and spherical hardware that make more of a statement, all designed to be layered and mixed.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of spherical
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  • Many African policymakers responded that advanced economies built their wealth on coal and oil, adding that Africa accounts for less than 4% of global carbon emissions.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Skip to main content Find hotels As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of global
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  • Logano is a four-time winner at Phoenix Raceway while Blaney has won the past two races at the mile, tri-oval track.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Steaks, such as a 16-ounce Snake River Farms wagyu ribeye ($78) are presented unceremoniously on an oval white plate, without so much as a sprig of parsley, much less a sauce.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 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
  • In the morning, our breakfasts were put through the hole in the door, in small oblong-square tin pans, made to fit, and holding a pint of chocolate, with brown bread, and an iron spoon.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Jacobson, who was styled by Edward Bowleg 3rd, wore a pair of pumps by Jude and accessorized with oblong small earrings from Fernando Jorge.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of oblong
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  • 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
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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cylindrical. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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