Basic Details
Word: Cylinder
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A three-dimensional shape with circular ends and straight sides, like a tube.
Synonyms: Tube, barrel, canister
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Think outside the cylinder: To think creatively and come up with new ideas. Example: "We need to think outside the cylinder to find a solution to this problem."
- Full cylinder: Indicates having plenty of energy or ideas. Example: "After the morning coffee, she was running on a full cylinder and ready to tackle the day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The engineer designed a cylinder for the new water storage system.
Example 2: In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the volume of a cylinder.
Example 3: The artist used a cylindrical vase to display her beautiful flowers.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the cylinder is one of the most efficient shapes for storing gases and liquids? Its design helps to minimize the space used while maximising the volume inside!
Famous Quote
"In this infinite universe, a cylinder may be very different from a sphere, but the mathematics behind them is fundamentally the same." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cylinder" mean?
a) A flat shape
b) A three-dimensional shape with circular ends
c) A type of music
d) A kind of fruit
Answer: b) A three-dimensional shape with circular ends
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cylinder"?
a) Sphere
b) Tube
c) Cube
d) Pyramid
Answer: b) Tube
3. Which sentence uses "cylinder" correctly?
a) The cylinder is flying in the sky.
b) The cylinder rolled down the hill.
c) The cylinder exploded in a fire.
d) The cylinder was empty of ideas.
Answer: b) The cylinder rolled down the hill.
4. Which idiom means to think creatively?
a) Full cylinder
b) Think outside the cylinder
c) As busy as a bee
d) In the same boat
Answer: b) Think outside the cylinder
5. What is the opposite of "cylinder"?
a) N/A
b) Triangle
c) Square
d) Pyramid
Answer: a) N/A
