cylinder

1. n. A solid body which may be generated by the rotation of a parallelogram round one its sides; or a body of rollerlike form, of which the longitudinal section is oblong, and the cross section is circular. Source: opted

2. n. The space inclosed by any cylindrical surface. The space may be limited or unlimited in length. Source: opted

3. n. Any hollow body of cylindrical form Source: opted

4. n. The chamber of a steam engine in which the piston is moved by the force of steam. Source: opted

5. n. The barrel of an air or other pump. Source: opted

6. n. The revolving platen or bed which produces the impression or carries the type in a cylinder press. Source: opted

7. n. The bore of a gun; the turning chambered breech of a revolver. Source: opted

8. n. The revolving square prism carrying the cards in a Jacquard loom. Source: opted

9. n. a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases) Source: wordnet

10. n. a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line Source: wordnet

11. n. a chamber within which piston moves Source: wordnet

12. n. a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air Source: wordnet

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