conical vs cuneate

conical

adj
  • Shaped like a cone. 

  • Describing a map projection in which meridians are mapped to equally spaced lines radiating out from the apex and parallels of latitude are mapped to circular arcs centred on the apex. 

  • Of or relating to a cone or cones. 

noun
  • A bullet with a conical shape. 

cuneate

adj
  • wedge-shaped. 

  • having straight, or almost straight sides meeting at the apex or base. 

  • wedge-shaped, with the narrow part at the base. 

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