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radial

DEFINITIONS OF: radial

1

adj relating to or near the radius

“the radial aspect of the forearm”

adj relating to or moving along or having the direction of a radius

“radial velocity”

adj arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center

“radial symmetry”
“many cities show a radial pattern of main highways”
Synonyms:
radiate, stellate
symmetric, symmetrical
having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts

adj issuing in rays from a common center; relating to rays of light

“radial heat”

n pneumatic tire that has radial-ply casing

Synonyms:
radial tire, radial-ply tire
Type of:
pneumatic tire, pneumatic tyre
a tire made of reinforced rubber and filled with compressed air; used on motor vehicles and bicycles etc
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