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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With its cylindrical shape, anodized aluminum finish, and leather-like handle, the purifier will excite you to make space for it.
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Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
This shape enables the tank to withstand a greater amount of pressure than a cylindrical tank can, Beyelia said.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
In the kitchen, Robbins designed custom cabinetry that feels like an extension of his Pippin collection, mimicking its cylindrical legs, slatted doors, and circular pulls with brass centers.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Throw on a pencil dress and carry a cylindrical item and call it a Bauhaus wand.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
This shape enables the tank to withstand a greater amount of pressure than a cylindrical tank can, Beyelia said.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
In the kitchen, Robbins designed custom cabinetry that feels like an extension of his Pippin collection, mimicking its cylindrical legs, slatted doors, and circular pulls with brass centers.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Throw on a pencil dress and carry a cylindrical item and call it a Bauhaus wand.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Cylindrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cylindrical. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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