Cask: meaning, definitions and examples

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cask

 

[ kษ‘หsk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

container

A large barrel-shaped container made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for storing liquids such as wine or beer.

Synonyms

barrel, keg, vat

Examples of usage

  • The wine was aged in a cask for several years before being bottled.
  • The brewery received a shipment of empty casks for their next batch of beer.
Context #2 | Verb

storage

To store or age (liquids) in a cask.

Examples of usage

  • The whiskey is casked for a minimum of five years to enhance its flavor.
  • The winery casks their finest wines in oak barrels for a rich taste.

Translations

Translations of the word "cask" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barril

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคชเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fass

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั€ะธะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ beczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆจฝ (ใŸใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tonneau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barril

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑู…ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sud

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sud

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tunna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉัˆะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barril

Etymology

The word 'cask' originated from Middle Dutch 'cas' and Middle French 'casse', both meaning a case or box. In the 16th century, it specifically referred to a barrel for storing liquids. Casks have been used for centuries to store and transport liquids such as wine, beer, and spirits.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,195, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.