cylinder-shaped — having the shape of a cylinder; round and long with straight sides and circular ends
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the shape of a cylinder; round and long with straight sides and circular ends
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪlɪndər ʃeɪpt/
Example Sentences
- My cat loves hiding in cylinder-shaped boxes more than expensive cat toys.
- The architect designed a cylinder-shaped library that looks like a giant pencil holder.
- The cylinder-shaped tank can store up to 1000 liters of water.
cylinder-shaped
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɪlɪndər ʃeɪpt/]
having the shape of a cylinder; round and long with straight sides and circular ends
having the shape of a cylinder; round and long with straight sides and circular ends
The cylinder-shaped shelter becomes home to every helper!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek 'kylindros', meaning 'rolling object' or 'roller'. In ancient Greece, the term originally referred to cylindrical objects used for storage, particularly rolled scrolls, which were kept in a drum-like form.
Breakdown
kylin- (to roll, from Greek kylindros) + -dros (noun suffix) + -shaped (having the form of; English suffix meaning 'resembling').
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat loves hiding in cylinder-shaped boxes more than expensive cat toys.”
“The architect designed a cylinder-shaped library that looks like a giant pencil holder.”
“The cylinder-shaped tank can store up to 1000 liters of water.”
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