Cylindrical Meaning in English

word

US

səˈɫɪndɹɪkəɫ/, /sɪˈɫɪndɹɪkəɫ

si-LIN-dri-kuhl

UK

sɪlˈɪndɹɪkəl

si-LIN-dri-kuhl

Definition

Having the shape of a cylinder; round with straight sides and the same width from end to end, like a tube or a can.

Usage & Nuances

"Cylindrical" is mainly used in scientific, technical, or descriptive contexts for objects shaped like tubes, cans, or rolls. Rarely used for flat or irregular shapes. Common collocations: "cylindrical container", "cylindrical object", "cylindrical shape".

• Spanish: cilíndrico
• Portuguese (BR): cilíndrico
• Portuguese (PT): cilíndrico
• Chinese (Simplified): 圆柱形的
• Chinese (Traditional): 圓柱形的
• Hindi: सिलिंड्रिक (सिलेंडर के आकार का)
• Arabic: اسطواني
• Bengali: বেলনীয়
• Russian: цилиндрический
• Japanese: 円柱形の - シリンダー形の
• Vietnamese: hình trụ
• Korean: 원통형의
• Turkish: silindirik
• Urdu: نلکی شکل
• Indonesian: silindris

Example Sentences

The can has a cylindrical shape.

basic

We need a cylindrical container for the samples.

basic

A pencil is almost cylindrical.

basic

The robot’s arms are made from cylindrical metal tubes.

natural

When you stack cylindrical boxes, they can roll off easily.

natural

He designed a unique, cylindrical skyscraper for the city center.

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