cylinder

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlɪndə/

noun

  • 1a solid geometrical figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval section.
  • a solid or hollow body, object, or part having the shape of a cylinder.
  • 2a piston chamber in a steam or internal-combustion engine.
  • 3a cylindrical container for liquefied gas under pressure.
  • 4a rotating metal roller in a printing press.
  • 5 Archaeology a cylinder seal.

Derivatives

cylindric

Pronunciation: /-ˈlɪndrɪk/
adjective

cylindrical

Pronunciation: /-ˈlɪndrɪk(ə)l/
adjective

cylindrically

Pronunciation: /-ˈlɪndrɪk(ə)li/
adverb

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin cylindrus, from Greek kulindros 'roller', from kulindein 'to roll'

Spelling help

Spell cylinder with cyl- at the beginning and -er at the end.