conical vs turbinate

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. 

turbinate

adj
  • In the shape of a coil. 

  • Shaped or spinning like a top (spinning top). 

  • Of, or relating to, the turbinate bone. 

  • Spiral and decreasing sharply in diameter from base to apex. 

noun
  • A turbinal or turbinate bone. 

verb
  • To revolve or spin like a top; to whirl. 

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