cylindrical

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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

It’s kept in cylindrical canisters on the factory floor.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

Significant amounts of chemicals are stored in cylindrical tanks, and give the facility a distinct smell that is similar to a freshly-cleaned hospital ward.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 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