Cylinder
noun
/ˈsɪlɪndər/
A cylinder is a shape that looks like a tall can or a tube. It has straight sides and round ends, like a soda can or a roll of paper.
Examples
- The soup can is a tall cylinder on the table.
- I drew a cylinder for my art project in school.
- A soda can is a shiny metal cylinder.
Synonyms
tube
can
roll
barrel
pipe
Antonyms
cube
square
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