cylindrical

English

Etymology

cylindric + -al

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/

Adjective

cylindrical (comparative more cylindrical, superlative most cylindrical)

  1. Shaped like a cylinder.
  2. (cartography) Describing a map projection in which meridians are mapped onto vertical lines and parallels of latitude onto horizontal lines.

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