radius

n. the distance from the center of a circle to its outer edge.

n. a straight line from the center of a circle or sphere to the circumference or surface; also the length of such a line.

“The teacher asked us to calculate the area of a circle with a radius of five centimeters.”

“To determine the volume of the sphere, the engineer first measured the radius from the central axis to the outer casing.”

n. the area within a certain distance of a specific place.

n. a specified distance from a center in all directions, defining a circular area of activity or influence.

“There are at least three good coffee shops within a one-mile radius of my house.”

“The emergency services established a five-kilometer radius around the site of the chemical spill to ensure public safety.”

n. the bone in your lower arm that is on the same side as your thumb.

n. the thicker and shorter of the two bones in the human forearm, situated on the lateral side.

“He fell off his bike and broke his radius, so he has to wear a cast for six weeks.”

“The X-ray revealed a hairline fracture of the distal radius, necessitating a specialized splint to ensure proper alignment during the healing process.”

Technical

v. to make the sharp edge of an object smooth and curved.

v. to give a rounded or curved profile to an edge or corner.

“The carpenter decided to radius the corners of the table so they wouldn't be so sharp.”

“The design specifications require the machinist to radius all external edges to three millimeters to prevent stress fractures in the alloy.”

Technical