Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cilindro
noun
/sɪˈlɪn.dər/
Definition
A three-dimensional geometric shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface at a fixed distance from the center.
Examples
- The water tank is shaped like a cylinder, making it easy to hold large volumes of water.
- In science, we often use a cylinder to study properties of fluids.
- When looking at the shapes in the room, the table was the only non-circular cylinder.
Meaning
In geometry, a cylinder is often used to model objects such as cans, pipes, and various other items that have a circular cross-section.
Synonyms
- tube
- pipe
- cylinderical object