Enter the word for search

cylinder

/ˈsɪl.ɪn.də/

/ˈsɪl.ɪn.dɚ/

Translations

cylindernoun

cylinders

/ˈsɪl.ɪn.də/

/ˈsɪl.ɪn.dɚ/

cylindre

In geometry class we calculated the volume of a cylinder.

En cours de géométrie, nous avons calculé le volume d’un cylindre.

barilletPour le bloc rotatif d’un revolver.

He swung out the revolver’s cylinder to check how many rounds were left.

Il a ouvert le barillet du revolver pour vérifier combien de cartouches il restait.

Additional translations

cylindreEn mécanique, pour la chambre d’un moteur ou d’une pompe.

bouteillePour un récipient cylindrique contenant un gaz comprimé.

Synonyms

cylinderadjective

/ˈsɪl.ɪn.də/

/ˈsɪl.ɪn.dɚ/

Used attributively before another noun, especially in technical contexts (e.g. "cylinder head").

cylindrique

The mechanic tightened the cylinder head bolts.

Le mécanicien a serré les boulons de la culasse cylindrique.

Definitions

cylindernoun

A solid geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular cross-section.

In geometry class we calculated the volume of a cylinder.

A container in the shape of a cylinder, especially one used to hold compressed gas.

The scuba diver checked the air pressure in his oxygen cylinder before diving.

The chamber in an engine, pump, or similar machine in which a piston moves back and forth.

A four-cylinder engine is generally more fuel-efficient than an eight-cylinder one.

A cylindrical object or part, such as a roll of paper or a drum.

The printer ran out of paper, so I replaced the empty cylinder with a new roll.

The rotating block of a revolver that contains the cartridge chambers.

He swung out the revolver’s cylinder to check how many rounds were left.

The measurement of cylindrical lens power used to correct astigmatism in an eyeglass prescription.

Her prescription shows a −1.25 cylinder in the right eye.

cylinderadjective

Attributive: relating to or associated with a cylinder, especially an engine cylinder.

The mechanic tightened the cylinder head bolts.