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cylinder

[sil-in-der] / ˈsɪl ɪn dər /
NOUN
a geometrical form
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People have been queuing up across the country outside gas cylinder agencies.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Under the hood you’ll find a similarly storied power plant, Mazda’s Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter four cylinder gas engine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Few breakfasts and refreshment breaks didn’t include someone squeezing a cylinder of icy concentrate into a pitcher, adding water and stirring until it became a drinkable delight.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

The system consists of a box measuring about 1m x 1m x 0.4m which stands outside the property, as well as a heat pump unit and hot water cylinder inside the property.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

I unhook Beetee’s belt and find a heavy metal cylinder attached to the side with a rope of vines.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins