radial (adj.)

  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'

    radial (n.)

  1. pneumatic tire that has radial-ply casing

    [ Syn: radial tire , radial-ply tire ]

    radial (adj.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: stellate , radiate ]

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