cylinder
noun/ˈsɪlɪndər/
Frequency rank: #4,249 most common English word
Meaning
a solid or hollow geometric shape with straight parallel sides and circular ends.
Example sentence
The engine has four cylinders, which help convert fuel into motion.
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