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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 (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
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