Barrelled: meaning, definitions and examples

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barrelled

 

[ หˆbษ›r.ษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, action

To barrelled means to move very fast, usually in a deliberate or noisy manner. It can refer to both literal and figurative movement, such as a vehicle speeding down a road or a person rushing towards an object. This term often conveys a sense of urgency or forcefulness in the action. In a specific context, it may also refer to someone acting recklessly, implying a lack of control.

Synonyms

charged, dashed, hurtled, rushed, sprinted

Examples of usage

  • The car barrelled down the highway.
  • She barrelled through the door, late for her meeting.
  • The children barrelled down the hill on their bikes.
  • He barrelled into the room without knocking.

Translations

Translations of the word "barrelled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barrilado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเคฐเคฒ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gebrannt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berongga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั‡ะบะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakorkowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฌใƒซๅŒ–ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท barrelisรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ embotellado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท varilli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๋Ÿดํ™”๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุจุฃ ููŠ ุจุฑู…ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sudovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sudovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกถ่ฃ…็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sodฤast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญluรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั‡ะบะฐา“ะฐ ัะฐะปั‹ะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barrel edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ embotellado

Word origin

The word 'barrelled' comes from the noun 'barrel', which has origins in the Old French word 'baril', meaning a container for liquids. The verb form emerged in English in the early 19th century, relating to the fast, circular movement of the barrel itself when rolled. The transition from a physical object to describing rapid movement illustrates how language evolves to capture dynamic actions and experiences. The term has gained popularity in various contexts, including sports, locomotion, and even metaphorical descriptions of people's behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,298, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.