cylindrical

adjective/sɪˈlɪndrɪkəl/

Frequency rank: #9,139 most common English word

Meaning

having the shape of a cylinder; long and round with flat circular ends.

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Example sentence

The scientists stored the samples in cylindrical containers made of clear plastic.

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