Cylinder

usgb/ˈsɪlɪndər/
noun

A solid or hollow object with round ends and long straight sides.

The toy was shaped like a cylinder.
Visual representation of "cylinder" - A solid or hollow object with round ends and long straight sides

Often appears as...

  • hollow cylinder
  • solid cylinder
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Visual representation of "cylinder"
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Geometric Form

A cylinder in geometry is shaped with two identical circles connected by a surface.

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Can you draw a cylinder next to the cube?
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Everyday Objects

Many everyday items are cylindrical, making it a familiar shape to recognize.

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The paper towel roll is a perfect example of a cylinder.
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Not Always Solid

Cylinders can be hollow, like a tube, or solid, like a metal rod.

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The cardboard core of the wrap is a hollow cylinder.
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