cylinder

Meanings

• noun

  A tubular container with circular bases and curved sides, used for various purposes such as holding liquids or gases, or serving as a component in machinery.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɪləndɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cylinder
diner , shiner , whiner , liner , designer , hiker , higher , tyre , pyre , squire , spire , lire , fire , retire , admire , desire

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Variants

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cylinder , cylindered , cylinders , on all cylinders , cylinder head , cylinder heads , cylinder seal , cylinder seals , graduated cylinder , right circular cylinder , vascular cylinder , vascular cylinders

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Etymology

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From Greek kyklos 'circle' + linde 'container'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest cylinder ever made was the 17.5-meter-diameter, 138-meter-long storage cylinder for liquefied natural gas built in Japan in 2005.

2. In the early days of photography, glass cylinders were used to create negatives.

3. The term 'cylindrical' can be used to describe anything that is shaped like a cylinder, such as a cylindrical mirror or a cylindrical rollercoaster.

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Related Concepts

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1. container: A receptacle for holding or storing materials. Containers come in various shapes and sizes and can be made of various materials, including metals, plastics, and ceramics.

2. tube: A long, hollow, cylindrical shape used for various purposes, such as transporting fluids or gases, or serving as a conduit for electrical current.

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Culture

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The cylinder has been used in various cultural contexts, such as in ancient Egypt for storing grain, in the printing industry for ink rollers, and in the medical field for X-ray tubes. It has also appeared frequently in literature and art, symbolizing continuity, stability, and the circle of life.

How to Memorize "cylinder"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, round container, like a large water bottle or a roll of toilet paper, but with circular bases at both ends and curved sides.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a cylindrical roll of coins, or a long, curved piece of metal used in machinery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'cylinder' as 'circle-inder', emphasizing the circular bases and the container function.

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