radial Definition
ra·dial (rā′dē əl)
adjective
- of or like a ray or rays; branching out in all directions from a common center
- having or characterized by parts that branch out in this way
- of or situated like a radius
- Anat. of or near the radius or forearm
Etymology: < ML radialis: see radius
noun
- a radial part or structure
- radial (ply) tire
radial Related Forms
ra′·di·ally adverb
radial Synonyms
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.
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