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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 glass on the table was in the shape of a tall, slender cylinder.
Le verre sur la table avait la forme d'un cylindre haut et mince.
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
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
Exemples
The diver carried an oxygen cylinder on his back.
The lab stored nitrogen in a large cylinder.
