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also cylindric
as in spherical
shaped like a cylinder
a cylindrical oil tank a cylindrical tower
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Recent Examples of cylindrical
Locate and remove the cylindrical mesh filter at the base of the handle.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Among other things, the company has previously brought us a hex wrench with multiple magnetic bits that nest inside one another; a tire lever/chain tool combo; and a cylindrical multitool that can be stored inside the handlebars.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
Bullet cubes have a cylindrical shape that’s hollow inside, and the ice tends to be larger and more firmly frozen.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Irmo, a small town in South Carolina, holds a yearly Okra Strut to celebrate the fuzzy-skinned, cylindrical veggie.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Among other things, the company has previously brought us a hex wrench with multiple magnetic bits that nest inside one another; a tire lever/chain tool combo; and a cylindrical multitool that can be stored inside the handlebars.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
Bullet cubes have a cylindrical shape that’s hollow inside, and the ice tends to be larger and more firmly frozen.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Irmo, a small town in South Carolina, holds a yearly Okra Strut to celebrate the fuzzy-skinned, cylindrical veggie.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cylindrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cylindrical
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The painting of irises above the fireplace is by Reiss, and the hanging spherical light fixture is a Moooi knockoff.Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2024
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The spherical shell known as the Oort Cloud is, for all practical purposes, invisible.James Wray, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, Disney+ will livestream the event throughout Latin America, and Billboard is set to provide exclusive global content on the website.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2024
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The Grand Prix hasn’t just been about bringing global brands to Vegas, but also getting Vegas out into the world.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The Kohler Sunstruck oval tub is standard in the primary bathroom if this layout is chosen.Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2023
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This simple opener works well on circular cans but may not be effective on dented, square, or oval cans.Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2023
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Brody hand-tore pieces of colorful tissue paper into ovoid forms, then affixed them to raw canvas.Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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The signature look of this series is black on white, the black paint roughly laid on in alternating vertical swaths and ovoid shapes, with drips and dribbles here and there.Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 16 June 2023
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Just look at their pearl studs, which incorporate oblong gold details, or their veil earrings, which have a charming chain drop.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Otherwise, the oblong fruit are astringent enough to make your mouth pucker.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cylindrical. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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