four-cylinder
adjective
Pronunciation: ˌfɔːr ˈsɪlɪndər
Definition
An internal combustion engine containing four cylinders arranged in a line or a V-shape.
Examples
The new sedan comes standard with a reliable four-cylinder engine.
He prefers a four-cylinder for its superior gas mileage compared to a V8.
How to Use four-cylinder
- four-cylinder engine (collocation)
- the standard noun phrase for this type of motor — "The four-cylinder engine provides adequate power for city traffic."
- powered by a four-cylinder (prepositional phrase)
- describing the source of a vehicle's motion — "This small truck is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine."
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