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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 These structures were cylindrical towers of concrete and steel. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 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 In the double-height living room, a monumental polished-stone fireplace anchors the space, while a freestanding cylindrical wine display transforms bottle storage into a sculptural element in the dining area. — Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026 In the center of the room, a few feet from the spiral staircase covered in chili pepper string lights, a dozen people simmered in the navel-high spa waters of a cylindrical tub. — Literary Hub, 11 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
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  • Spherical Link Design and Modular Cable Routing The foundation of the Robotrax system lies in its open, single-piece plastic links featuring spherical snap-on connections on both sides.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The spherical structure, featuring a monolithic gyroid design, was 3D printed from silicon carbide.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of spherical
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  • Warsh noted that other central banks are hiking interest rates in response to global turmoil and higher gas prices.
    — DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The Anthropic head outlined several levels of agreement that global leaders could sign off on.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of global
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  • 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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  • 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
  • Attesting to his labor is an ovoid pavilion at the exhibition’s center recreating Brancusi’s studio, chock-a-block with his myriad tools and flanked by walls on both sides bearing letters, photographs, and archival items.
    — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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