circumference
noun
the outer boundary, especially of a circular area; perimeter.
circumferentially
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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 ring should be a fair fit and while free to move circumferentially there should be no appreciable up and down motion.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pag?
First, the saw will run out of true circumferentially, and therefore out of balance, and the high side of the saw will be called upon to do more cutting duty than the low side.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
Under this treatment it expanded circumferentially and at the same time was reduced in length.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 441, June 14, 1884. by Various
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 J. B. (Joseph Bernard) Wagner
