Definitions

1. noun

A three-dimensional shape with two parallel and circular bases connected by a curved lateral surface, often used to describe containers or structural elements.

“The engine of the car is a complex cylinder with multiple moving parts.”

2. verb

To make something into a cylindrical shape, or to shape something into a cylinder.

“The potter will cylinder the clay to create a vase.”

3. adjective

Shaped like a cylinder, or having a cylindrical form.

“The cylindrical building in the city center is a notable landmark.”

4. noun

A musical instrument, typically played by blowing air through a reed, that produces sound through a cylindrical bore.

“The saxophonist played a beautiful solo on her cylinder, mesmerizing the audience.”