cylindrical

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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

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

Sitting atop one of the shop’s heavy worktables was a massive cylindrical container about four feet high and two feet across.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss