word
Barrel
BA-ruhl
/ˈbærʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
barrel
Dictionary meaning
A cylindrical container that holds liquids.
Examples
- A barrel of beer is 31 gallons and a barrel of oil is 42 gallons.
- We should barrel the beer before the end of the week.
Synonyms: cask
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