Barrel: meaning, definitions and examples

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barrel

 

[ หˆbรฆrษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

container

A barrel is a large, cylindrical container made of wooden staves bound by metal hoops. It is commonly used for storing and transporting liquids such as oil, wine, or beer.

Synonyms

cask, drum, keg

Examples of usage

  • The winery stored the wine in oak barrels.
  • The oil was shipped in large barrels.
  • She rolled the barrel across the warehouse.
Context #2 | Noun

unit of measurement

In some countries, a barrel is also a unit of measurement for liquids, typically equal to 42 US gallons or 159 liters.

Synonyms

cask, drum, keg

Examples of usage

  • The price of oil is often quoted per barrel.
  • The brewery produces thousands of barrels of beer each year.
Context #3 | Verb

move quickly and noisily

To barrel means to move or roll quickly and noisily, often with great force or momentum.

Synonyms

rush, speed, zoom

Examples of usage

  • The car barreled down the road.
  • The waves barreled towards the shore.

Translations

Translations of the word "barrel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barril

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเคฐเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fass

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ barel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ beczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆจฝ (ใŸใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baril

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barril

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท varil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๋Ÿด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑู…ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sud

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sud

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกถ (tว’ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tunna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉัˆะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boรงka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barril

Word origin

The word 'barrel' has its origins in Old French 'baril' which is derived from the Frankish word 'baril'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a large cylindrical container. Over time, its usage expanded to include a unit of measurement for liquids. The verb form 'barrel' originated in the early 20th century to describe fast and forceful movement.

See also: bar, barb, barbel, barge, baron, barred, barrier, bars, rebar.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,224 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.