cylinder
Pronunciation: [ˈsɪl.ɪn.dər]
Word
Context: "geometry"
(noun) a 3D shape with two flat circles on the top and bottom and a curved side. It's like a soda can or a roll of paper towels.
Example
The shape of the water bottle is a cylinder.
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A square is not a cylinder because it doesn't have a circular shape.
Example
Can you draw a cylinder for me?
Context: "mechanics"
(noun) a part of a machine that has a round shape and often moves inside another part. Think of it like the part in a bicycle pump that helps to push air.
Example
The engine's cylinder helps create power for the car.
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Without a cylinder, that machine wouldn't work at all.
Example
How many cylinders does your car have?
Context: "printing"
(noun) a roll or tube used to print images, like in old printing presses. Imagine a big tube that stamps designs onto paper.
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The printer used a special cylinder to create the images.
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That printer does not have a cylinder for colors; it only prints in black.
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What happens if the printing cylinder gets damaged?
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