Radial

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Radial is a geometric term of location which can refer to:

• Vector (geometric), a line
• Radius, adjective form of
• A radial pattern is one that appears to radiate from a point, like the spokes from the hub of a wheel
• A directional coordinate in a polar coordinate system.
• A bearing from a waypoint, such as a VOR
• Radial (radio), used to determine average elevation above mean sea level within a radio station's coverage area
• Radial artery
• Radial axle on a locomotive or carriage
• Radial engine
• Radial nerve
• Radial symmetry, one of the types of distribution of body parts or shapes in biology
• Radial tire
• Radius (bone), a bone of the forearm
• Radial set
• radial railways were streetcar lines that connected a larger municipality to surrounding satellite municipalities -- see Yonge streetcar line

See also

• Axial (disambiguation)