Meaning ofcylinderin English

Noun

1. a circular object (3D shape)
2. a surface created by projecting a curve
3. a 3D shape with curved surface; circular cross-sections
   The engine has a cylinder where the piston moves up and down.
4. a cavity or chamber in a mechanism
   A cylinder is a three-dimensional shape with a curved surface and circular cross-sections.
5. a compartment for piston movement (in engines or pumps)
   The fire extinguisher is a cylinder that contains pressurized gas.
6. a container for pressurized gas
   The mechanic checked the cylinder block in the car engine for any damage.