annular
having the form of a ring.
(of a carpenter's nail) having a series of concentric grooves to improve holding power.
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Origin of annular
1Other words from annular
- an·nu·lar·i·ty, noun
- an·nu·lar·ly, adverb
- in·ter·an·nu·lar, adjective
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How to use annular in a sentence
This improved process of casting may also be employed for objects which do not possess an exactly annular section.
Scientific American Supplement No. 299 | VariousThe steam-cylinders of this engine were placed one within the other, the low-pressure exterior cylinder being annular.
A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine | Robert H. ThurstonFor about five minutes the eclipse was annular—only a little rim of light gleamed forth.
Mary and I | Stephen Return RiggsThe broken lines represent similar data for the annular eclipses.
A Text-Book of Astronomy | George C. ComstockThe ring is, perhaps, a type of the annular money, then current among the Britons.
British Dictionary definitions for annular
/ (ˈænjʊlə) /
ring-shaped; of or forming a ring
Origin of annular
1Derived forms of annular
- annularity (ˌænjʊˈlærɪtɪ), noun
- annularly, adverb
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Scientific definitions for annular
[ ăn′yə-lər ]
Forming or shaped like a ring.
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