Having the shape of a cylinder, with circular ends and straight sides.
Formed from 'cylinder' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ical'. It keeps the original Greek idea of something that can roll.
Calling something 'cylindrical' is a precise way to say 'can-shaped'. It’s a favorite shape in engineering because it’s strong, simple, and easy to roll or stack.
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