cylinder

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪlɪndə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪləndɚ/ or [ˈsɪlɪ̈ndɚ]

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Noun

Singular cylinder

Plural cylinders

a cylinder

1. (countable) A cylinder is a shape consisting of two circles connected to a tube.

   Cans, pens, and flashlights are usually shaped like cylinders.

Related words

• cylindrical