cylindrical

adjective cy·lin·dri·cal \sə-ˈlin-dri-kəl\

: shaped like a cylinder

Full Definition of CYLINDRICAL

: relating to or having the form or properties of a cylinder

— cy·lin·dri·cal·ly \-dri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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cy·lin·dri·cal also cy·lin·dric \-drik\

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CYLINDRIC Defined for Kids

adjective cy·lin·dri·cal \sə-ˈlin-dri-kəl\

: having a long round shape

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