noun🔗ShareZylinderA surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve."The engine has four cylinders that move up and down to power the car. "Der Motor hat vier Zylinder, die sich auf und ab bewegen, um das Auto anzutreiben.mathtechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZylinderA solid figure bounded by a cylinder and two parallel planes intersecting the cylinder."The mechanic checked the cylinders in the car engine to make sure they were working properly. "Der Mechaniker überprüfte die Zylinder im Automotor, um sicherzustellen, dass sie richtig funktionierten.figuremathstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZylinderAny object in the form of a circular cylinder."The mechanic replaced the two worn-out cylinders in the car's engine. "Der Mechaniker ersetzte die beiden abgenutzten Zylinder im Motor des Autos.mathphysicsthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZylinderA cylindrical cavity or chamber in a mechanism, such as the counterpart to a piston found in a piston-driven engine."The car mechanic explained that the engine wasn't running properly because one of the cylinders wasn't firing. "Der Automechaniker erklärte, dass der Motor nicht richtig lief, weil einer der Zylinder nicht zündete.machineparttechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZylinderThe space in which a piston travels inside a reciprocating engine or pump."The mechanic checked the engine's cylinders for any signs of wear and tear. "Der Mechaniker überprüfte die Zylinder des Motors auf Anzeichen von Abnutzung.machinetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGasflascheA container in the form of a cylinder with rounded ends for storing pressurized gas; a gas cylinder."My dad brought home a new propane gas cylinder for the grill. "Mein Vater hat eine neue Propangasflasche für den Grill mitgebracht.materialitemutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWachszylinderAn early form of phonograph recording, made on a wax cylinder."My grandfather has a collection of old cylinders that he plays on a special machine; some are recordings of famous singers from the 1900s. "Mein Großvater hat eine Sammlung alter Wachszylinder, die er auf einer speziellen Maschine abspielt; einige sind Aufnahmen berühmter Sänger aus den 1900er Jahren.technologysoundmusichistorymediaentertainmentmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrommel, KartuschenkammerThe part of a revolver that contains chambers for the cartridges."The revolver's cylinders spun, each chamber holding a bullet. "Die Trommel des Revolvers drehte sich, jede Kartuschenkammer enthielt eine Kugel.partweaponmilitarymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZylinderThe corresponding tracks on a vertical arrangement of disks in a disk drive considered as a unit of data capacity."The software efficiently organizes data by writing it across the cylinders of the hard drive. "Die Software organisiert Daten effizient, indem sie sie über die Zylinder der Festplatte schreibt.computingelectronicstechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKalandrieren, walzenTo calender; to press (paper, etc.) between rollers to make it glossy."The print shop cylinders the paper after printing to give it a smooth, shiny finish. "Die Druckerei kalandriert das Papier nach dem Druck, um ihm eine glatte, glänzende Oberfläche zu verleihen.materialwritingstationeryprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading