cylinder head

noun

: the closed end of an engine or pump cylinder

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Number of vehicles potentially affected: 404 The cylinder head used in the vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025 The 1,310-cc motor has a new cylinder head, new twin-pipe exhaust, and two-point fuel injection, while the brakes are now 8.4-inch discs, and new 13-inch wheels have replaced the older versions. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 June 2025 As explained to us by Simon Newton, the director of vehicle performance, this iteration of the engine features cylinder heads, cam profiles, compression ratios, and turbos that have all been modified. Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025 This includes things like larger turbos, new cylinder heads with more efficient cooling, stronger internal components, new engine control software, and more. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cylinder head

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cylinder head was in 1884

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“Cylinder head.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cylinder%20head. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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