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Examples of conical in a Sentence
The tree has a conical shape.
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This roomy corner building made of an iron-spot Roman-style brick has a big round turret and conical roof.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2024
For instance, some species were categorized as saber toothed, conical toothed, or scimitar toothed.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 17 May 2024
Also, while the brew basket and carafe were easy to clean, the reverse conical shape of the carafe and lid left a little bit of coffee and water in the carafe even when poured at a hard angle.
—Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2024
This compact appliance grinds whole beans using a conical burr grinder and then feeds them directly into a reusable filter for brewing, eliminating the need for a separate grinder.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1570, in the meaning defined above
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“Conical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conical. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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