adjective
annular
AN-yuh-ler/ˈænjələr/
Shaped like a ring.
The annular brass washer has a broad band around an open center.
Etymology
The adjective describes something with the outline of a ring. In an annular eclipse, for example, the visible sun forms a ring around the moon.
In context
These like the finished version >> there are in that complete annular form. That means that they could be worn around the wrist
More examples
- An annular pattern forms a complete circle around the stain.
- The photograph captures an annular solar eclipse.
- The engineer specifies an annular seal for the joint.
Similar words
- circular
- Can describe a solid disk rather than a ring.
- ring-shaped
- The direct plain-English equivalent of the technical adjective.