1. in a manner relating to or having the shape or properties of a cylinder
Usage: commonly used in technical, mathematical, and scientific contexts

Examples

• The metal rod was cylindrically shaped to fit precisely into the machine.
• The lens was ground cylindrically to correct astigmatism in the patient's vision.
• The coordinates were expressed cylindrically rather than in Cartesian form.
• The pipe was cylindrically symmetrical around its central axis.
• The container was designed cylindrically to maximize storage capacity.
• The beam of light spread cylindrically outward from the source.