Barreling: meaning, definitions and examples

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barreling

 

[ ˈbæreling ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

moving quickly

Barreling refers to moving quickly and with great force, often used in contexts where something is rushing down a path or course. The term can apply to physical movement, such as a vehicle or person, or to metaphorical situations where events unfold rapidly.

Synonyms

charging, hurtling, rushing.

Examples of usage

  • The truck was barreling down the highway.
  • She was barreling through the crowd to reach her friend.
  • The storm was barreling toward the coast.
Context #2 | Noun

storage method

In a different context, barreling can refer to the process of storing liquids or other substances in barrels, particularly in relation to aging liquids like wine or whiskey. This method significantly influences the flavor and quality of the product.

Synonyms

cask aging, storage.

Examples of usage

  • The barreling process enhances the wine's flavor.
  • They are barreling the whiskey for three years.
  • Barreling is crucial for spirits production.

Translations

Translations of the word "barreling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encanamento

🇮🇳 बैरलिंग

🇩🇪 Fasslagerung

🇮🇩 penyimpanan dalam tong

🇺🇦 бочковання

🇵🇱 baryłkowanie

🇯🇵 樽詰め

🇫🇷 mise en fût

🇪🇸 encañonamiento

🇹🇷 fıçıya doldurma

🇰🇷 통에 담기

🇸🇦 تعبئة البرميل

🇨🇿 plnění do sudu

🇸🇰 plnenie do suda

🇨🇳 装桶

🇸🇮 polnjenje v sod

🇮🇸 fylling í tunnu

🇰🇿 бочкаға толтыру

🇬🇪 ბარელინგი

🇦🇿 barrelə doldurma

🇲🇽 embotellado

Etymology

The term 'barreling' originates from the noun 'barrel', which dates back to the 14th century, derived from the Old French word 'baril', referring to a cylindrical container. The verb form 'barrel' developed in the 17th century, with the action of storing or transporting goods in barrels becoming widespread, especially in trade and agriculture. Over time, 'barreling' evolved to also describe rapid movement, particularly in the 20th century, reflecting a growing cultural association with speed and urgency in various contexts, from transportation to the fast-paced nature of modern life.