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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

Word origin

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.