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cylindrical

[si-lin-dri-kuhl] / sɪˈlɪn drɪ kəl /


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One of them is typing furiously as his eyes dart from the screen to the robot: "The idea is it will grab that cylindrical piece and move it over there."

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

These dimensions point to a thick, cylindrical body.

From Science Daily Apr. 29, 2026

The machines essentially grow silicon crystals into cylindrical ingots that weigh hundreds of pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 25, 2026

Along with AI-generated holograms and sci-fi animation, the heart of the neon-lit venue features a giant cylindrical computer -- presented as the digital mainframe powering the restaurant's lights and smoke shows.

From Barron's Nov. 30, 2025

The huge bird wore what appeared to be a leather vest, with a solid cylindrical case attached to the vest on the hawk’s back.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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