cylinders
Pronunciación: [ˈsɪlɪndərz]
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Contexto: «geometry»
(noun) a three-dimensional shape that has two flat circles at the ends and a curved surface connecting them. Think of a can of soda; it looks like a cylinder.
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The teacher showed us a cylinder when we learned about different shapes.
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That is not a cylinder; it has a square base, not circular ends.
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Can you find an example of a cylinder in our classroom?
Contexto: «mechanics»
(noun) a part of a machine where energy is converted into movement, like in a car engine. It's a component that helps the engine run smoothly.
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In the car, the cylinders help create the power to move it forward.
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If the engine has no cylinders, it won't work at all.
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How many cylinders does your dad's truck have?
Contexto: «physics»
(noun) a hollow tube-shaped object that can hold or contain gases or fluids, often used in experiments or tools. Imagine a straw; it's similar to a cylinder.
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We used a cylinder to hold the water for our science experiment.
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We can't use that shape here; it is not a closed cylinder and will spill the liquid.
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What do you think will happen if we fill the cylinder to the top?
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