cylinder

A noun referring to a three-dimensional geometric shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface, or a solid object of this shape.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее трёхмерную геометрическую фигуру с двумя параллельными круглыми основаниями, соединёнными изогнутой поверхностью, или твёрдое тело такой формы.esSustantivo que designa un cuerpo geométrico tridimensional con dos bases circulares paralelas unidas por una superficie curva, o un objeto sólido con esa forma.frNom désignant une figure géométrique tridimensionnelle à deux bases circulaires parallèles reliées par une surface courbe, ou un solide de cette forme.deSubstantiv, das einen dreidimensionalen geometrischen Körper mit zwei parallelen, kreisförmigen Grundflächen bezeichnet, die durch eine gekrümmte Mantelfläche verbunden sind, oder einen festen Körper dieser Form.ptSubstantivo que designa uma figura geométrica tridimensional com duas bases circulares paralelas ligadas por uma superfície curva, ou um objeto sólido com essa forma. Também pode se referir a qualquer peça ou componente cilíndrico, como um rolo, tubo ou tambor.zh名词，指由两个平行且全等的圆形底面以及连接它们的曲面所围成的三维几何体；也泛指这种形状的物体。arاسم يشير إلى شكل هندسي ثلاثي الأبعاد له قاعدتان دائريتان متوازيتان متصلتان بسطح منحنٍ، أو إلى جسم صلب بهذا الشكل. ويُطلق أيضاً على أي جسم أسطواني كالأسطوانة أو البكرة أو الأنبوب.

1. Geometric shape B1 formal

   A solid geometric figure with two parallel circular bases and a curved surface connecting them.

   • The volume of a cylinder is calculated using its radius and height.
   • A can of soda is shaped like a cylinder.
   • The teacher drew a cylinder on the board for the geometry lesson.

   ruЦилиндрesCilindro (geometría)frCylindre (géométrie)deZylinderptCilindrozh圆柱体arأسطوانة

2. Engine component B2 formal technical

   A part of an engine, typically in a car, where fuel is burned to produce power.

   • The car's engine has six cylinders.
   • A mechanic checked the cylinder for any damage.
   • The piston moves up and down inside the cylinder.

   ruЦилиндрesCilindro de motorfrCylindre de moteurdeZylinderptCilindrozh气缸arأسطوانة المحرك

3. Container A2 formal

   A cylindrical container, often used for storing gases or liquids.

   • The gas cylinder needs to be refilled.
   • She bought a cylinder of oxygen for the camping trip.
   • The laboratory stores chemicals in metal cylinders.

   ruБаллонesCilindro contenedorfrConteneur cylindrique pour gaz ou liquidedeZylinderptCilindro de gászh气瓶arأسطوانة

   Synonyms: bottlecanistercontainerdrumtankvessel

• cylinders plural form
• cylinders' possessive plural form
• cylinder's possessive singular form