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cylinder

Definition

  • noun: a shape that has straight sides and two circular ends
  • noun: the surface traced by a straight line moving parallel to a fixed straight line and intersecting a fixed planar closed curve
  • synonyms: rundle, cannon, drum

Examples

  • The team didn't seem to be 'firing/hitting on all cylinders'.

  • The economy is 'running on all cylinders'.

  • the 'cylinder' of a revolver

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) only when we are sent out alone. Doesn't want you to do too much thinking. No. Can we reset the switch? Rotate the two locking cylinders counterclockwise. Do it. Now open the port cover. Pull to break the seal. Good. Now remove (..)
    1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day