Cylinder

What “Cylinder” means

Noun

1. A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve.
2. A solid figure bounded by a cylinder and two parallel planes intersecting the cylinder.
3. Any object in the form of a circular cylinder.
4. A cylindrical cavity or chamber in a mechanism, such as the counterpart to a piston found in a piston-driven engine.
5. The space in which a piston travels inside a reciprocating engine or pump.

Verb

1. To calender; to press (paper, etc.) between rollers to make it glossy.

Where the word comes from

From Middle French chilindre, cylindre, from Latin cylindrus, from Ancient Greek κύλινδρος (kúlindros), from κυλίνδω (kulíndō) "I roll or wallow" (intransitive). Doublet of calander and calender.

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Industries where “Cylinder” fits

We suggest this word for 1 business types and industries, including:

• Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing