Cylinder :: Cylinder (n.) A solid body which may be generated by the rotation of a parallelogram round one its sides; or a body of rollerlike form, of which the longitudinal section is oblong, and the cross section is circular..

Cylinder :: Cylinder (n.) The space inclosed by any cylindrical surface. The space may be limited or unlimited in length.

Cylinder :: Cylinder (n.) Any hollow body of cylindrical for.

Cylinder :: Cylinder (n.) The chamber of a steam engine in which the piston is moved by the force of steam.

Cylinder :: Cylinder (n.) The barrel of an air or other pump.

Cylinder :: Cylinder (n.) The revolving platen or bed which produces the impression or carries the type in a cylinder press.

Cylinder :: Cylinder (n.) The bore of a gun; the turning chambered breech of a revolver.

Cylinder :: Cylinder (n.) The revolving square prism carrying the cards in a Jacquard loom.

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