radial meaning and definition

RADIAL noun

Definition of radial (noun)

1. pneumatic tire that has radial-ply casing
   • synonyms: radial tire, radial-ply tire

RADIAL adjective

Definition of radial (adjective)

1. relating to or near the radius
   • "the radial aspect of the forearm"
2. relating to or moving along or having the direction of a radius
   • "radial velocity"
3. issuing in rays from a common center; relating to rays of light
   • "radial heat"
4. arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center
   • "radial symmetry"; "a starlike or stellate arrangement of petals"; "many cities show a radial pattern of main highways"
   • synonyms: radiate, stellate