Synonyms for

Cylinder

Verb / ˈsɪlʌndɜ: / / ˈsɪlɪndɜ: / Another word for cylinder — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A solid or hollow figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section.

Synonyms & similar words

pistonchamber tube pipe barrel canister column shaft pillar rod spool vial vat flask container receptacle chamber drum bar stick cask beaker

Synonyms by register

Formal

cylinder cylindrical object tubular form

Informal

tube can pipe roll

Literary

barrel column pillar

Antonyms

cube sphere cone pyramid block prism

Common collocations

  • round cylinder
  • hollow cylinder
  • solid cylinder
  • gas cylinder
  • engine cylinder
  • paper cylinder
  • cylinder head

Word family

noun cylinder
adjective cylindrical

Usage note

While 'cylinder' is the most common term, 'cylindrical' is its primary adjective form. It refers to a shape with straight sides and a circular or oval cross-section.

Example sentences

  1. The cylinder of the engine helps it to run.
  2. The vase was in the shape of a cylinder.
  3. The hydraulic cylinder moved the heavy load.
  4. The pressure within the cylinder was too high.
  5. The cylinder had a smooth surface.

Quotes

  • The cylinder is everywhere in the world around us. - Alain Badiou
  • A cylinder is a shape fraught with contradictions. - Donna Leon
  • The cylinder is a machine that has created the modern world. - Alain Badiou

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