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cylinder

/ˈsɪljəndər/ noun · British & US
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What does cylinder mean?

noun

A three-dimensional shape, the surface of which is a parallelogram when viewed from any angle. A cylindrical container or shape.

Example

"The engine was housed in a large cylinder at the heart of the car."

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