cylinders
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/ˈsɪlɪndərz/
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/ˈsɪlɪndəz/
(cylinder)
circular tube
Etymology
'cylinder' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kylindros,' where 'kylindros' meant 'roller' or 'cylinder.'
'kylindros' changed from the Latin word 'cylindrus' and eventually became the modern English word 'cylinder'.
Initially, it meant 'roller,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a three-dimensional shape with circular bases.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a three-dimensional geometric shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface at a fixed distance from the center.
The engineer designed a machine with several cylinders to improve efficiency.
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Noun 2
a chamber in an engine in which a piston moves to compress or expand a gas.
The car's engine has four cylinders.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45