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CYLINDERS

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

C 3/4
Y 4/3
L 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
E 1/1
R 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of CYLINDERS

noun

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

"When the two-dimensional curve is a circle, the cylinder is called a circular cylinder. When the axis is perpendicular to the plane of the curve, the cylinder is called a right cylinder. In non-mathematical usage, both right and circular are usually implied."

noun

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

noun

Any object in the form of a circular cylinder.

verb

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

Examples of CYLINDERS in a Sentence

  • "When the two-dimensional curve is a circle, the cylinder is called a circular cylinder. When the axis is perpendicular to the plane of the curve, the cylinder is called a right cylinder. In non-mathematical usage, both right and circular are usually implied."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is CYLINDERS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CYLINDERS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: CYLINDERS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CYLINDERS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter cylinders Total
Scrabble 341112111 15
WWF 432122111 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CYLINDERS

100 words from the letters in CYLINDERS

How to Use CYLINDERS in Word Games

CYLINDERS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CYLINDERS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CYLINDERS

What does CYLINDERS mean?
CYLINDERS is a noun. A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve.
Is CYLINDERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CYLINDERS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CYLINDERS worth in Scrabble?
CYLINDERS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CYLINDERS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CYLINDERS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.