cylinder head

noun

: the closed end of an engine or pump cylinder

Examples of cylinder head in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In one manufacturing application documented by our engineering team, cylinder heads were inspected before washing. — Rajesh Iyengar, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Traditional Moto Guzzis are instantly recognizable because of their transverse V-twins, with the cylinder heads jutting out from either side. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Eric Weingartner, whose eponymous company Weingartner Racing specializes in cylinder heads, recently took a look at a set of Vortec-style heads purchased off Temu. — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 31 Oct. 2026

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

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