baculiform

bækˈkjʊlɪfɔrm

Definitions

1. adjective

having the form of a staff or rod, typically tapering at the end

“The architect designed a baculiform sculpture for the park, made from a single piece of stone.”

2. noun

a staff or rod, especially one tapering at the end

“The artist used a baculiform as a prop in her painting.”

Synonyms

  • rod-like
  • staff-like
  • tapering

Antonyms

  • cylindrical
  • spherical