conical
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The church’s fanciful, conical towers have drawn comparison to Disney castles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
As it changes shape, it passes through what scientists call a conical intersection: a short-lived but crucial crossing point where movements of electrons and the atoms' cores become strongly coupled.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
Anticipation for their second match against Morocco on Friday is building and the conical pranks are perhaps an indication of high spirits.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Under the skylight of a 10-foot industrial ceiling is a cold, foreboding blacksmith’s forge — which, on an active day, would heat up to 2,500 degrees — surrounded by uncut, conical metal templates awaiting manipulation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
It’s not a huge dovecote for actual doves, but it’s big and it has four floors for four different families and this cool conical roof covered in little handmade roof tiles.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
