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Cylinder
01
cilindro, forma cilíndrica
(geometry) a solid or hollow shape with two circular bases at each end and straight parallel sides
Exemplos
The glass on the table was in the shape of a tall, slender cylinder.
O copo na mesa tinha a forma de um cilindro alto e esguio.
The industrial containers were large cylinders, perfect for storing liquids.
Os recipientes industriais eram grandes cilindros, perfeitos para armazenar líquidos.
02
a chamber in an engine in which a piston moves
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The diver carried an oxygen cylinder on his back.
The lab stored nitrogen in a large cylinder.
