silo
nounmasculinetécnico/ˈsilu/medium
si·lo
Definition
A tall, cylindrical structure, typically used for storing bulk materials like grain, cement, or coal.
The farm's grain silo dominates the landscape.
The cement was pumped directly from the silo to the mixing truck.
Common collocations
grain silocement silostorage silo
Etymology
Do grego 'siros' (cova para guardar cereais), através do latim 'sirus'.