Cylindrical (Adjective)
Meaning
Having the form of a cylinder.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The coffee tin had a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 5 inches and a height of 7 inches.
- She wrapped her scarf around her head in a cylindrical fold, tucking the ends into her collar.
- The architecture of the lighthouse was dominated by its massive cylindrical tower, rising over 200 feet above the rocks.
- To drink, simply place your lips to the edge of the cylindrical rim of the goblet.
- On top of the large, cylindrical box that dominated the desk sat an intriguing electronic contraption with blinking lights and numerous controls.