Cylindered

Part of speech: adjective, verb

Definitions

1. Having the shape or form of a cylindrical body
2. Referring to an object that is rounded and elongated with circular bases
3. Describing something that exhibits a uniform cross-section along its length, typically with straight sides

Etymology: "Cylindered" is simply "cylinder" with the suffix "-ed" attached, which turns a noun into an adjective meaning "having the form of a cylinder." The base word "cylinder" comes from Latin "cylindrus," borrowed from Greek "kylindros," meaning a roller or something rolled, which is why the core idea of the shape is a solid that could be rolled along a surface. The suffix "-ed" is the common English ending that forms adjectives from nouns, as in "bearded" or "winged." Because the word is built straightforwardly from a familiar noun and suffix, its meaning follows directly from its parts: an object given the cylindrical shape, rounded and elongated with circular ends. It is most often used of engines, containers and tubes, where the number of cylinders matters, as in "a six-cylindered engine."

Synonyms: cylindrical, tubular, round, barrel-shaped, cylindric

Antonyms: flat, planar, square, angular, rectangular