Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Cylinder.
How to pronounce cylinder:
US
Cylinder - as a noun
A solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
solid6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
round shapeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A chamber within which piston moves
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
piston chamberHypernyms (Closely Related)
chamber16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air
Cylinder - as a verb
To calender; to press (paper, etc.) between rollers to make it glossy.
Example Sentences
"I need to buy a new cylinder for my gas stove."
"The engine has four cylinders."
"We filled the water cylinder for the camping trip."
"The tower was a massive concrete cylinder."
"The hydraulic system uses a piston within a cylinder."
Word Game Points
Is CYLINDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cylinder is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CYLINDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is CYLINDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cylinder is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCYLINDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is CYLINDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cylinder is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCYLINDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
