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Cylinder
01
cylindre
(geometry) a solid or hollow shape with two circular bases at each end and straight parallel sides
Exemples
The industrial containers were large cylinders, perfect for storing liquids.
Les conteneurs industriels étaient de grands cylindres, parfaits pour stocker des liquides.
02
a chamber in an engine in which a piston moves
Exemples
He inspected the cylinder for wear and tear.
03
a cylindrical container used for storing gases like oxygen or compressed air
Exemples
The lab stored nitrogen in a large cylinder.
