cylinder head

noun

: the closed end of an engine or pump cylinder

Examples of cylinder head in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As part of the refurbishment, one of the cylinder heads was rebuilt, while the cylinder head gaskets, water pump, spark plugs, wires, and various hoses were replaced. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Special high-flow racing cylinder heads feature CNC porting, competition valves, springs, seats and keepers designed to work with new high-lift/duration cams. — New Atlas, 13 July 2026

If the cylinder heads have been upgraded with hardened valve seats, the need for a lead additive is greatly reduced. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Subaru has a product to seal possible cylinder head gasket issues, and some manufacturers even build a sealer into their coolant formulas. — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cylinder head

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead