Definition of CYLINDRICAL

cylindrical

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • having the form of a cylinder

Adj

  • Shaped like a cylinder.
  • Describing a map projection in which meridians are mapped onto vertical lines and parallels of latitude onto horizontal lines.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin cylindricus + -al. By surface analysis, cylinder + -ical.

Synonyms

cylindric

Scrabble Score: 19

cylindrical is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cylindrical is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cylindrical is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

cylindrical is a valid Words With Friends word