annular
Americanadjective
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having the form of a ring.
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(of a carpenter's nail) having a series of concentric grooves to improve holding power.
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of annular
1565–75; < Latin annulāris, equivalent to annul ( us ) ring (variant of ānulus ) + -āris -ar 1
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Spain will be treated yet again on January 26, 2028, when an annular eclipse -- or "ring of fire" -- will cross southern areas.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
I have an assortment of neutral density filters because I had previously photographed an annular eclipse, when the moon is farther away in its Earth orbit and therefore doesn’t block the entirety of the sun.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2024
Further examination of the radially polarized beam behavior when focused with an annular shape revealed that the longitudinal field is greatly enhanced.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 27, 2024
The guide, called “Getting a Feel for Eclipses,” illustrates the paths of the 2017 total, 2023 annular and 2024 total solar eclipses.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2024
Pertaining to, or having the form of, a ring; forming a ring; ringed; ringÐshaped; as, annular fibers.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster
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