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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The cylindrical design is rugged and durable, with IP67 dust and waterproofing and the ability to withstand being submerged in water for up to 30 minutes.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
Months later, the mystery is solved when cylindrical space capsules begin to crash on Earth, letting loose an army of giant metallic tripods wielding weapons that blast deadly heat rays.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Round Houses One of Wright’s most famous designs is the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, notable for its spiral ramp and radical cylindrical shape.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
Drive stakes into the ground on opposite sides of the cage to support the cylindrical structure.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
Months later, the mystery is solved when cylindrical space capsules begin to crash on Earth, letting loose an army of giant metallic tripods wielding weapons that blast deadly heat rays.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Round Houses One of Wright’s most famous designs is the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, notable for its spiral ramp and radical cylindrical shape.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
Drive stakes into the ground on opposite sides of the cage to support the cylindrical structure.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cylindrical
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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cylindrical. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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