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radial Definition

ra·dial (dē əl)

adjective

    1. of or like a ray or rays; branching out in all directions from a common center
    2. having or characterized by parts that branch out in this way
  1. of or situated like a radius
  2. Anat. of or near the radius or forearm

Etymology: < ML radialis: see radius

noun

  1. a radial part or structure
  2. radial (ply) tire

radial Related Forms

ra·di·ally adverb

radial Synonyms

radial

modif.

branching, branched, outspread, spoked; see spiral, spreading.

radial Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • urban: Assumed to be the same for medium urban radial as for large urban radial The Vicario work was based on surveys of 2000 travelers.
  • large: Looking back along the runway you could almost hear the roar of large radials on the wind.
  • small: Many more are smaller radials themselves, terminating on the city's local authority boundary.
  • new: Irving was anxious to prove the superiority of the new radial valved Python engine, and entered an outfit in the 1932 Lands End.
  • medium: Assumed to be the same for medium urban radial as for large urban radial The Vicario work was based on surveys of 2000 travelers.
  • rural: The rural radial is also loss making, with high fares and very low patronage.

Modifies a noun

  • velocity: R radial velocity The speed at which an object is moving away or toward an observer.
  • caliper: The front brakes use a radial caliper with four opposed pistons, in keeping with the latest trends in racing technology.
  • keratotomy: For example: Radial keratotomy, a surgery to correct vision, was performed in rabbits prior to humans.
  • spoke: The wheel magnet attaches to conventional three crossed spoke pattern wheels, bladed or radial spokes may require an alternate spoke magnet.
  • caliper: Radial 4-pot opposed piston calipers deliver impressive stopping performance with excellent feel at the lever.
  • tire: Note: Some tires, eg radial ply tires, with flexible side walls may touch under load.

Modifying Another Word

  • purely: Also related: make a transparent, hand cranked, centrifugal water pump ( with purely radial impeller blades to keep explanation simple ).
  • fully: Keith Prime took 4th on his 640cc Rudge Special, with Robert Rushton making a welcome appearance on his fully Radial Ulster taking 5th.

Noun used with modifier

  • precision: All metal CNC machined alloy swashplate with precision radial bearing and hard chromed PTFE lined center swivel ball.
  • valve: Like the Lancaster it was initially fitted with Rolls Royce Merlins but subsequent variants used the excellent Bristol Hercules sleeve valve radial engines.
  • departure: Departure radials will be separated by a minimum of 20 degrees.
  • town: The small town radial is struggling with low margins and high fares.
  • sleeve: Like the Lancaster it was initially fitted with Rolls Royce Merlins but subsequent variants used the excellent Bristol Hercules sleeve valve radial engines.
  • cluster: The similarity of bulk and cluster radial distribution functions can easily be understood within the polytetrahedral model of liquid structure.