circumferentially
- a word derived from circumference.
Example Sentences
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On a convex or tubular structure such as the outside surface of a blood vessel, cells tend to move circumferentially around the shape.
From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2024
The shrinkage of wood is about twice as great circumferentially as in the radial direction; lengthwise, it is very slight.
From Seasoning of Wood by Wagner, J. B. (Joseph Bernard)
The bents were erected by hand and carefully plumbed and lined up, both radially and circumferentially.
From Concrete Construction Methods and Costs by Gillette, Halbert Powers
The reinforcing rods are generally laid both longitudinally and circumferentially.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
For concreting, the wall was divided circumferentially into three sections.
From Concrete Construction Methods and Costs by Gillette, Halbert Powers
