cylinder

cyl·in·der (sil′ən dər)

noun

Geom.
1. in geometry, a solid figure consisting of two parallel bases in the form of congruent, closed curves joined by a smooth, continuous, closed surface; specif., such a figure (right circular cylinder) having circular bases and a surface perpendicular to the bases
2. the surface of such a solid
anything having the shape of a cylinder, whether hollow or solid; specif.,
1. the turning part of a revolver, containing chambers for cartridges
2. the chamber in which the piston moves in a reciprocating engine
3. the barrel of a pump
4. on a printing press, a roller carrying the printing plates or the part receiving the impression
5. a large, hollow, cylindrical clay object with cuneiform inscriptions, or a similar small stone worn on the wrist in ancient times in the Middle East

Etymology: Fr cylindre < L cylindrus < Gr kylindros < kylindein, to roll < IE base *(s)kel-, to bend > calcar, colon

An automobile part
compression chamber, expansion chamber, machine part, engine part; see automobile.
A geometrical form
circular solid, barrel, volumetric curve; see solid.

Converse of object

tote: Beginning in April, Groovy Girls will introduce girls' funky handbags in four styles classic, tote, cylinder and clutch.
rotate: Now rotate the inner cylinder back again ( slowly!
pressurize: Any cylinder with a pressure of 232 bar or more is effectively holding less gas per bar of pressure than a lower pressurized cylinder.
insulate: Built in airing cupboard with fully insulated hot water cylinder.

Adjective modifier

hydraulic: Hydraulic Pressure Gage Set The pressure gage shows the actual system pressure and therefore the force of the connected hydraulic cylinder.
pneumatic: The height adjustment of the standard boom ( optional extra ) is aided by a pneumatic cylinder, which eases handling.
high-pressure: In its later life the high-pressure cylinder was replaced by a Corliss valve cylinder with all four valves at the top of the cylinder.
ts1: To our knowledge there is not a Japanese style piston that goes straight into a standard TS1 cylinder that is worth using.

Modifies a noun

mower: The blades on a cylinder mower like a rotary must be kept sharp.
bore: If the master cylinder bore is scored, the whole unit is scrap and will need to be replaced.
gasket: Ensure the new cylinder base gaskets do not protrude into the ports at all if they do trim them back.
thermostat: Hot water - have a look at the cylinder thermostat, the ideal temperature for most people is 60°C/140°F.
head: With the cylinder head off, the pistons were cleaned of any carbon deposits using a wire cup brush on a drill.
liner: A cylinder liner The liner is pressed into the block using a 20 ton press.

Noun used with modifier

propane: The visual impact of the dump of red propane cylinders beside the Hut.
acetylene: Acetylene cylinders may not be used or stored in the laboratories.
oxygen: A secure compartment for storing an oxygen cylinder is provided under the cot.
master: Each of the parts of the master cylinder can be ordered separately.
wax: He was inspired by Edison's invention of sound recording and Alexander Graham Bell's development of wax cylinders.
gas: Once the dust settles you can see a gas cylinder in the back of the chariot.

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