Meaning | A chamber within which piston moves. |
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Synonym | cylinder |
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Part of | compressor | A mechanical device that compresses gasses |
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engine block, cylinder block, block | A metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine |
pump | A mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction |
Parts | intake valve | A valve that controls the flow of fluid through an intake |
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Narrower | brake cylinder, hydraulic brake cylinder, master cylinder | A cylinder that contains brake fluid that is compressed by a piston |
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Broader | chamber | A natural or artificial enclosed space |
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Spanish | cilindro |
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Catalan | cilindre |
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