annular

[ˈænjʊlər]

annular Definition

shaped like a ring; circular and flat with a hole in the middle.

Using annular: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "annular" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The annular eclipse was visible from parts of Asia and Africa.

  • Example

    The tree had an annular growth pattern.

  • Example

    The annular space between the pipes was filled with cement.

annular Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for annular

Phrases with annular

  • an eclipse of the sun in which the edge of the sun remains visible as a bright ring around the moon

    Example

    The next annular eclipse will occur in June 2021.

  • a strong band of fibrous tissue that holds bones together and stabilizes joints

    Example

    The annular ligament helps to keep the radius bone in place.

  • a type of fluid flow in which the fluid moves in a circular or ring-shaped pattern

    Example

    Annular flow is commonly observed in oil and gas wells.

Origins of annular

from Latin 'annulus', meaning 'ring'

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Summary: annular in Brief

'Annular' [ˈænjʊlər] describes something that is shaped like a ring, circular and flat with a hole in the middle. It can refer to physical objects, such as an annular eclipse, or biological structures, such as an annular ligament. 'Annular' is also used in technical contexts, such as annular flow, which describes a type of fluid flow in which the fluid moves in a circular or ring-shaped pattern.