cylinder

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
  2. noun a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line
  3. noun a chamber within which piston moves

Etymology

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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