Cylinder

/sˈɪlɪndɐ/

/ˈsɪɫəndɝ/, /ˈsɪɫɪndɝ/

Cylinder

(geometry) a solid or hollow shape with two circular bases at each end and straight parallel sides

a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air

a chamber within which piston moves

a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line

Examples

1. But these cylinders represent proteins.

2. Each cylinder has its own carburetor.

3. Bring in the cylinders.

4. What's cylinders?