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 barrel barrel /ˈbɛrəl/

noun

  1. () A tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired  ( gun barrel , barrel )
    a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
     The bullet sped through the barrel and hit the target.
    The bullet sped through the barrel and hit the target.
  2. () A cylindrical container that holds liquids  ( cask , barrel )
    a cylindrical container that holds liquids
     The barrel was filled with fresh apple cider.
    The barrel was filled with fresh apple cider.
  3. () A bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends  ( drum , barrel )
    a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
  4. Any of various units of capacity  ( barrel , bbl )
    any of various units of capacity
     A barrel of beer is 31 gallons and a barrel of oil is 42 gallons
    a barrel of beer is 31 gallons and a barrel of oil is 42 gallons
  5. The quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold  ( barrel , barrelful )
    the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold

verb

  1. Put in barrels  ( barrel )
    put in barrels