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cylindrical

[si-lin-dri-kuhl] / sɪˈlɪn drɪ kəl /


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A cylindrical, black galvanized-iron-framework replica of the lost 1914 original, “Bottle Rack” hangs high from the ceiling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

On one lamp in the studio, tentacles hold up cylindrical copper spires with submarine-style looking glasses to reveal a small bulb inside.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Each iLamp has batteries which are charged by a cylindrical solar panel.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

These dimensions point to a thick, cylindrical body.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Huge cylindrical bales of hay line the fields on either side of us, but the grass has begun to grow up again.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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