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Cylinder Head
Mechanical Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: The cylinder head covers the top of the engine block and contains the combustion chambers, valves, and spark plug or injector ports. It forms the upper seal for the cylinders and houses the valve train components.
Example in context
“The technician removed the cylinder head to inspect the valves and replace the head gasket after the overheating incident.”
“Teknisyen, aşırı ısınma olayından sonra valfleri incelemek ve conta değiştirmek için silindir kapağını çıkardı.”
Where engineers use it
The cylinder head is a critical component removed during major engine repairs such as valve replacement or head gasket failure. Engineers must know its torque sequence and material specs to avoid warping.
Synonyms: head, cylinder cover
Practice: can you use “Cylinder Head” at work?
A customer reports coolant loss and white smoke. You suspect a blown head gasket. Describe how you would inspect the cylinder head for cracks or warping.
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“Explain why the cylinder head must be torqued in a specific sequence during reassembly.”
“Cylinder Head” in 21 languages
| English | Cylinder Head |
|---|---|
| Turkish | silindir kapağı |
| French | culasse |
| German | Zylinderkopf |
| Spanish | culata |
| Chinese | 气缸盖 |
| Arabic | رأس الأسطوانة |
| Portuguese | cabeçote |
| Russian | головка блока цилиндров |
| Japanese | シリンダーヘッド |
| Italian | testata |
| Vietnamese | nắp xi lanh |
| Hindi | सिलेंडर हेड |
| Thai | ฝาสูบ |
| Indonesian | kepala silinder |
| Korean | 실린더 헤드 |
| Bengali | সিলিন্ডার হেড |
| Dutch | cilinderkop |
| Swedish | topplock |
| Finnish | sylinterikansi |
| Ukrainian | головка циліндра |
Frequently asked questions
What does Cylinder Head mean in engineering?
The cylinder head covers the top of the engine block and contains the combustion chambers, valves, and spark plug or injector ports. It forms the upper seal for the cylinders and houses the valve train components. In Mechanical Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Cylinder Head?
Cylinder Head is pronounced /sɪlɪndər hɛd/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Cylinder Head used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The technician removed the cylinder head to inspect the valves and replace the head gasket after the overheating incident.”
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