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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

  • (..) - Of course, Mater. - Uh-uh-uh! ...and again and I said, "No." He asked me again, and I said, "No." But, oh, he was a persistent little bugger for a two-cylinder. Finally I said, "All right, one little drive." - Oh! - Hey! - Thanks, Mater. (..)
    2006 Cars