シリンダー

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シリンダー, cylindrical lock with key

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Etymology

From English cylinder, that ultimately from Ancient Greek κύλινδρος (kúlindros).

Noun

シリンダー (shirindā

  1. cylinder, circular cylinder (three-dimensional geometric shape)
    Synonyms: 円柱 (enchū), 円筒 (entō)
  2. (in compounds) an object with a cylindrical shape
    シリンダー(じょう)shirindācylinder lock; cylindrical lock
    ()(あつ)シリンダーyuatsu shirindāhydraulic cylinder
  3. (automotive, mechanical) cylinder; engine cylinder (space within which a piston moves)
    Synonym: 気筒 (kitō)

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