'Radial' definitions:

Definition of 'radial'

From: WordNet
adjective
Relating to or near the radius; "the radial aspect of the forearm"
adjective
Relating to or moving along or having the direction of a radius; "radial velocity"
adjective
Issuing in rays from a common center; relating to rays of light; "radial heat"
adjective
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" [syn: radial, stellate, radiate]
noun
Pneumatic tire that has radial-ply casing [syn: radial, radial tire, radial-ply tire]

Definition of 'Radial'

From: GCIDE
  • Radial \Ra"di*al\ (r[=a]"d[i^]*al), a. [Cf. F. radial. See Radius.] Of or pertaining to a radius or ray; consisting of, or like, radii or rays; radiated; as, (Bot.) radial projections; (Zool.) radial vessels or canals; (Anat.) the radial artery. [1913 Webster]
  • Radial symmetry. (Biol.) See under Symmetry. [1913 Webster]