Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or having a shape that is roughly circular in cross-section but extended in an axial direction

“The circumaxial design of the tunnel made it easier to excavate and maintain.”

2. adverb

in a direction that is roughly circular in cross-section but extended in an axial direction

“The engineer directed the team to build the structure circumaxially to reduce stress on the foundation.”

3. noun

a shape that is roughly circular in cross-section but extended in an axial direction

“The architect designed a circumaxial column to support the weight of the building.”