Cylinder: meaning, definitions and examples

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cylinder

 

[ หˆsษชlษชndษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geometry

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

Synonyms

barrel, pipe, shaft, tube

Examples of usage

  • The engine has a four-cylinder configuration.
  • She used a measuring cylinder to pour the liquid.
  • The canister is shaped like a cylinder.
Context #2 | Noun

mechanics

A cylindrical object or part, such as a piston or roller.

Synonyms

barrel, pipe, shaft, tube

Examples of usage

  • The hydraulic cylinder extends and retracts to move the machine.
  • The brake caliper contains a piston cylinder.
  • He replaced the damaged roller cylinder.
Context #3 | Noun

chemistry

A cylindrical container used for storing gases or liquids.

Synonyms

canister, container, tank, vessel

Examples of usage

  • The laboratory technician filled the gas cylinder.
  • The oxygen cylinder is essential for medical emergencies.
  • She carefully labeled each chemical cylinder.

Translations

Translations of the word "cylinder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cilindro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฒเฅ‡เค‚เคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zylinder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ silinder

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธะปั–ะฝะดั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cylinder

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒชใƒณใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cylindre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cilindro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท silindir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค๋ฆฐ๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุทูˆุงู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกlec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ valec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœ†ๆŸฑไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ valj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญvalningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธะปะธะฝะดั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silindr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cilindro

Etymology

The word 'cylinder' originated from the Latin word 'cylindrus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'kulindros', meaning 'roller' or 'cylinder'. The concept of the cylinder has been used in various fields such as geometry, mechanics, and chemistry for centuries, playing a crucial role in engineering and scientific applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,257, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.