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Pail: meaning, definitions and examples

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pail

 

[ peษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bucket

A pail is a cylindrical container with a handle, typically used for carrying liquids or other materials.

Synonyms

bucket, container, vessel

Examples of usage

  • I filled up the pail with water from the well.
  • She carried the pail of milk across the farmyard.
Context #2 | Noun

measurement

In historical contexts, a pail is a unit of liquid measure equivalent to 2 gallons or 8 quarts.

Synonyms

measure, unit, volume

Examples of usage

  • The recipe called for one pail of water for the mixture.

Translations

Translations of the word "pail" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น balde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคฒเฅเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eimer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ember

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiadro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฑใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท seau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cubeta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kova

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๋™์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู„ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kbelรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vedro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vedro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fata

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะปะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vedrษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cubeta

Etymology

The word 'pail' originated from Middle English 'paile', from Old French 'poialle', which came from Latin 'patella' meaning 'small pan'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a bucket or container with a handle. The use of pails has been widespread throughout history for tasks such as carrying water, milk, or other liquids.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,943, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.