barrel (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbærəl/
Definition
A large, cylindrical container, typically made of wood or metal, with a flat top and bottom, used for storing liquids or other goods.
Examples
The brewery stores its finest ale in oak barrels.
We need to move this heavy barrel of water to the garden.
How to Use barrel
- barrel of laughs (idiom)
- A person or thing that is very funny. — "My uncle is a barrel of laughs at family gatherings."
- barrel into (phrasal verb)
- To move forward quickly and forcefully, often hitting something or someone. — "The excited dog barrelled into its owner."
- barrel over (phrasal verb)
- To fall or roll over in a clumsy or uncontrolled way. — "The toddler barrelled over while trying to run."
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