Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
semicylindrical. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
semicylindrical, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
semicylindrical in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
semicylindrical you have here. The definition of the word
semicylindrical will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
semicylindrical, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
From semi- + cylindrical.
Adjective
semicylindrical (comparative more semicylindrical, superlative most semicylindrical)
- Having the shape of a semicylinder.
2007 June 10, David W. Dunlap, “‘Copy!’”, in New York Times:Molds of these pages were dropped down chutes to the basement pressroom and used to cast semicylindrical printing plates.
- (botany) Of a leaf: elongated, flat on one side and round on the other.