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cylinder
Definition
A cylinder is like a can. It has a round bottom and a round top, and it is made up of a curved surface.
How can the word be used?
The cylinder was made of aluminum.
Different forms of the word
Noun: cylinder (plural: cylinders).
a solid with straight parallel sides and a circular base.
Cylinder solid shape.
Adjective: cylindrical.
Verb: to form into a cylinder.
Etymology
The word "cylinder" comes from the Greek word "kylindros," which means "roller" or "barrel." The Greek word "kylindros" is ultimately derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kel-, which means "to roll.".
Question
What objects are shaped like a cylinder?