Barrel: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ข๏ธ
barrel
[ หbรฆrษl ]
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
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.
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
Examples of usage
- The price of oil is often quoted per barrel.
- The brewery produces thousands of barrels of beer each year.
Translations
Translations of the word "barrel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น barril
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Fass
๐ฎ๐ฉ barel
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ beczka
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจฝ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท baril
๐ช๐ธ barril
๐น๐ท varil
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฐ๋ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ sud
๐ธ๐ฐ sud
๐จ๐ณ ๆกถ (tวng)
๐ธ๐ฎ sod
๐ฎ๐ธ tunna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำฉัะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ boรงka
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.