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/ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ · sil·in·der
noun
- A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve. The engineer calculated the dimensions of the cylinder to ensure it fit the specifications.
- A solid figure bounded by a cylinder and two parallel planes intersecting the cylinder. The artist used a cylinder as a base for her sculpture.
- Any object in the form of a circular cylinder. The pencil was a simple cylinder with a pointed tip.
verb
- To calender; to press (paper, etc.) between rollers to make it glossy. The machine cylindered the paper to give it a smooth finish.
Did you know? The word 'cylinder' comes from the Greek word for 'roller', reflecting the shape's association with rolling objects.