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Meaning of the word cylinder in English

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cylinder

US /ˈsɪl.ɪn.dɚ/

UK /ˈsɪl.ɪn.dər/

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Noun

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

Example:

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The engine block contains several cylinders.

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The gas is stored in a large metal cylinder.

Synonym:

drum tube pipe barrel canister

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graduated cylinder