cylinder

noun
UK: /ˈsɪlɪndər/
US: /ˈsɪlɪndər/

  1. A solid or hollow object with straight sides and round ends.

    1. I need a new cylinder for my lock.
    2. The engine's cylinder was damaged beyond any repair, so we had to get another one.

  2. The part of an engine in which the piston moves.

    1. The car engine has four cylinders.
    2. The mechanic inspected the cylinder to check for wear and tear, finding several microcracks.

  3. A container shaped like a cylinder, often used for holding gases.

    1. The gas cylinder is very heavy.
    2. The scuba diver carried an oxygen cylinder on her back, allowing her to stay underwater longer.

Synonyms

tube drum barrel pipe
cylinder verb

  1. To shape something into the form of a cylinder.

    1. Cylinder the clay.
    2. The machine can cylinder the metal into precise shapes for industrial applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cylinder" in English means: A solid or hollow object with straight sides and round ends., The part of an engine in which the piston moves., A container shaped like a cylinder, often used for holding gases..

The phonetic transcription of "cylinder" is /ˈsɪlɪndər/ in British English and /ˈsɪlɪndər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cylinder": tube, drum, barrel, pipe.

Example usage of "cylinder": "I need a new cylinder for my lock.". More examples on the page.