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Sylinder

Definition:

A sylinder refers to a cylindrical object with a uniform diameter along its entire length. It can be used as a noun or a unit of measurement.

Sample sentences:

• She rolled the sylinder across the table.
• The mechanic replaced the damaged sylinder in the engine.
• His collection of sylinders showcased the diversity of cylindrical shapes.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A geometric solid with a curved surface that is formed by the straight line joining two parallel curves.

2. An essential part of certain mechanical devices, usually cylindrical in shape.

Unit of measurement:

1. In fluid dynamics, a unit used to measure the volume of gas or liquid.

2. In engineering, a unit of pressure equal to one pound of force per square inch.

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