cylinder

/'silində/

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Word: Cylinder

Part of Speech: Noun

Basic Explanation:

A cylinder is a three-dimensional shape that looks like a can or a tube. It has two flat ends (called bases) that are circles and a curved surface connecting them. You can think of a soda can or a roll of paper towel as examples of cylinders.

Usage Instructions:

You can use the word "cylinder" when talking about shapes in math, objects in real life, or specific containers used for gases.

Examples:

1. In Geometry: "In our math class, we learned how to calculate the volume of a cylinder."
2. In Real Life: "The gas cylinder is used to store oxygen for scuba diving."
3. In Mechanics: "The engine has four cylinders that help it run smoothly."

Advanced Usage:

In more technical contexts, "cylinder" can refer to: - A cylindrical container: A tank used for storing gases like oxygen or compressed air. - A cylinder in mechanics: A part of an engine where the fuel mixed with air is burned. - A cylinder in mathematics: The solid shape defined by a circular base and a specified height.

Word Variants:

• Cylindrical (adjective): Describing something that has the shape of a cylinder.
  • Example: "The cylindrical vase looked beautiful on the table."
• Cylindericality (noun): A less common term, referring to the quality of being cylindrical.

Different Meanings:

1. In Geometry: Refers to the geometric shape.
2. In Engineering: Refers to a device or container used to hold gases or liquids.

Synonyms:

• Tube
• Canister
• Barrel
• Drum

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "cylinder" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you might hear it in contexts such as: - "Get in the driver's seat" (which refers to taking control, similar to how a cylinder is essential in an engine's operation) but this is more metaphorical.

Summary:

A cylinder is an important word used in various contexts, including geometry, engineering, and everyday life. It describes both a shape and objects that have a cylindrical form.

Academic

Noun

1. a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air
2. a chamber within which piston moves
3. a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line
4. a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)

Synonyms

• piston chamber