barrel

/'bærəl/

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Explanation of the Word "Barrel"

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Summary

In summary, "barrel" is a versatile word. As a noun, it primarily refers to a large container for liquids and a unit of measurement. As a verb, it means to put something into a barrel. Remember, it can also relate to firearms, and you might hear it used in various idioms.

Academic

Noun

1. any of various units of capacity
   • a barrel of beer is 31 gallons and a barrel of oil is 42 gallons
2. the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold
3. a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
4. a cylindrical container that holds liquids
5. a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

Verb

1. put in barrels

Synonyms

• bbl
• barrelful
• drum
• cask
• gun barrel