Cylinder
01
أسطوانة, شكل أسطواني
(geometry) a solid or hollow shape with two circular bases at each end and straight parallel sides
أمثلة
The glass on the table was in the shape of a tall, slender cylinder.
كانت الكأس على الطاولة على شكل أسطوانة طويلة ورفيعة.
The industrial containers were large cylinders, perfect for storing liquids.
كانت الحاويات الصناعية عبارة عن أسطوانات كبيرة، مثالية لتخزين السوائل.
02
a chamber in an engine in which a piston moves
أمثلة
The car 's engine has four cylinders.
He inspected the cylinder for wear and tear.
03
a cylindrical container used for storing gases like oxygen or compressed air
أمثلة
The diver carried an oxygen cylinder on his back.
The lab stored nitrogen in a large cylinder.
