• Radial

    Full definition of radial

    Adjective

    radial

    1. Arranged like rays that radiate from, or converge to a common centre.
      • 2012-03, Henry Petroski, Opening Doors, A doorknob of whatever roundish shape is effectively a continuum of levers, with the axis of the latching mechanism—known as the spindle—being the fulcrum about which the turning takes place. Applying a force tangential to the knob is essentially equivalent to applying one perpendicular to a radial line defining the lever.
    2. Moving along a radius.
    3. (anatomy) Of, or relating to the radius bone.

    Noun

    radial

    (plural radials)
    1. a radial tire
      radial tyre
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