Radial Definition

radial
adjective
  1. relating to or near the radius; "the radial aspect of the forearm"
  2. relating to or moving along or having the direction of a radius; "radial velocity"
  3. issuing in rays from a common center; relating to rays of light; "radial heat"
  4. arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center; "radial symmetry"; "a starlike or stellate arrangement of petals"; "many cities show a radial pattern of main highways"
noun
  1. pneumatic tire that has radial-ply casing

"Radial" in song lyrics

See how radial is used in real songs:

  • "Gettin' pulled out of rotation like a Firestone radial"
    Cunninlynguists f/ Celph Titled, Tonedeff, Sankofa, Kashal-Tee — 616 Rewind
  • "poriferans bilateral radial"
    AOL — AOL
  • "annelids bilateral radial"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "radial"

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