Radial

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 (angle), a formerly propsed name for the gon (gradian), a unit of plane angle
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
Radial Inc., e-commerce business

See also