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cylinder Definition and Meaning in English (cylinder definition)

noun
Synonyms:tubecanistertank
Quick Answer • Definition

Cylinder definition: A solid geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section.

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Definitions of Cylinder

  1. 1noun

    A solid geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section.

  2. 2noun

    A chamber in an internal combustion engine where a piston moves back and forth.

  3. 3noun

    A cylindrical container for holding compressed gas, such as propane or oxygen.

Example Sentences

technical

“The engine has four cylinders.”

casual

“We need to replace the gas cylinder.”

formal

“A cylinder has two circular bases.”

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adjectivecylindrical
adverbcylindrically

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Cylinder definition: A solid geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section.
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'Cylinder' translates to 'cylinder' in English. Cylinder definition: A solid geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section.
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