cylinder head

noun

: the closed end of an engine or pump cylinder

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But there are also new cylinder heads and reprofiled camshafts (from the even more focused, even more expensive GT3 RS), which increase drivability and power delivery in the upper rev range by keeping the valves open for longer. Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025 The power plant has exotic magnesium intake manifolds and aluminum competition cylinder heads. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024 The cylinder banks are split into a 100° V below cast aluminum cylinder heads. New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024 The bespoke fuel tank has asymmetric cutouts to fit the hand-shifter on one end and the cylinder head on the other, and is surrounded by narrow bars and a sprung seat. New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2024 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 4 Feb. 2025.

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