Cylinder vs. Plunger

Cylindernoun

(geometry) A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve.

Cylindernoun

(geometry) A solid figure bounded by a cylinder and two parallel planes intersecting the cylinder.

Cylindernoun

Any object in the form of a circular cylinder.

Cylindernoun

A cylindrical cavity or chamber in a mechanism, such as the counterpart to a piston found in a piston-driven engine.

Cylindernoun

(automotive) The space in which a piston travels inside a reciprocating engine or pump.

Cylindernoun

A container in the form of a cylinder with rounded ends for storing pressurized gas; a gas cylinder.

Cylindernoun

An early form of phonograph recording, made on a wax cylinder.

Cylindernoun

The part of a revolver that contains chambers for the cartridges.

Cylindernoun

(computing) The corresponding tracks on a vertical arrangement of disks in a disk drive considered as a unit of data capacity.

Cylinderverb

(transitive) To calender; to press (paper, etc.) between rollers to make it glossy.

Cylindernoun

A solid body which may be generated by the rotation of a parallelogram round one its sides; or a body of rollerlike form, of which the longitudinal section is oblong, and the cross section is circular.

Cylindernoun

Any hollow body of cylindrical form

Cylindernoun

The revolving square prism carrying the cards in a Jacquard loom.

Cylindernoun

a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air

Cylindernoun

a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)

Cylindernoun

a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line

Cylindernoun

a chamber within which piston moves

Cylindernoun

a solid geometrical figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section.

Cylindernoun

a solid or hollow body, object, or part having the shape of a cylinder.

Cylindernoun

a piston chamber in a steam or internal combustion engine.

Cylindernoun

a cylinder-shaped container holding liquefied gas under pressure.

Cylindernoun

a rotating metal roller in a printing press.

Cylindernoun

a cylinder seal.

Cylinder

A cylinder (from Greek: κύλινδρος, romanized: kulindros, lit. 'roller', 'tumbler') has traditionally been a three-dimensional solid, one of the most basic of curvilinear geometric shapes. It is the idealized version of a solid physical tin can having lids on top and bottom.

Plungernoun

A device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction.

Plungernoun

The internal piece of a syringe that pushes out or pulls in any contents.

Plungernoun

The sliding activator of an exploder, an electrical generator used to trigger electrical detonators such as blasting caps.

Plungernoun

The part of a cafetière that is pushed down to remove grounds from coffee.

Plungernoun

One who plunges; a diver.

Plungernoun

A horse that plunges, or throws itself suddenly forward.

Plungernoun

(military) A cavalryman.

Plungernoun

A device similar to a piston but without a mechanism; a long solid cylinder used, instead of a piston or bucket, as a forcer in pumps.

Plungernoun

The moving portion of a solenoid.

Plungernoun

(pinball) The spring-loaded assembly that propels the ball onto the table.

Plungernoun

A reckless gambler.

Plungernoun

(pottery) A boiler in which clay is beaten by a wheel to a creamy consistency.

Plungernoun

(firearms) The firing pin of a breechloader.

Plungernoun

One who, or that which, plunges; a diver.

Plungernoun

A long solid cylinder, used, instead of a piston or bucket, as a forcer in pumps.

Plungernoun

One who bets heavily and recklessly on a race; a reckless speculator.

Plungernoun

A boiler in which clay is beaten by a wheel to a creamy consistence.

Plungernoun

The firing pin of a breechloader.

Plungernoun

someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains

Plungernoun

someone who dives (into water)

Plungernoun

hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains

Plungernoun

mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion

Plunger

A plunger, force cup, plumber's friend or plumber's helper is a tool used to clear blockages in drains and pipes. It consists of a rubber suction cup attached to a stick (shaft) usually made of wood or plastic.