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cylinder

Syllabification: (cyl·in·der)
Pronunciation: /ˈsiləndər/
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Definition of cylinder

noun

  • a solid geometric 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.
  • a piston chamber in a steam or internal combustion engine.
  • a cylindrical container for liquefied gas under pressure.
  • a rotating metal roller in a printing press.
  • Archaeology a cylinder seal.

Derivatives

cylindric

Pronunciation: /səˈlindrik/
adjective

cylindrical

Pronunciation: /səˈlindrikəl/
adjective

cylindrically

Pronunciation: /səˈlindrik(ə)lē/
adverb

Origin:

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

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