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Barrel
01
the tube of a gun through which a bullet is fired
Esempi
The rifle 's barrel was polished and clean.
A bullet travels through the barrel at high speed.
02
barile, botte
a round, hollow container with flat ends and curved sides, usually made of wood or metal, used to hold liquids
Esempi
The workers filled the barrel with clean water.
I lavoratori hanno riempito il barile con acqua pulita.
Wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
Il vino era conservato in una botte di legno.
03
a hollow, bulging cylinder with flat ends
Esempi
The rocket had a barrel shape to reduce air resistance.
The sculpture featured a barrel-like form.
3.1
barile
the amount that a barrel, of any given size, can contain
Esempi
Each holds a barrel of maple syrup.
They calculated the number of barrels required for storage.
04
a measurement of volume, varying by context, used especially for liquids such as oil
Esempi
The company produced 50 barrels of crude oil per day.
The export contract specified the number of barrels delivered.
to barrel
01
to place or store something in barrels
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The cooper barreled the wine for aging.
They barreled the apples for shipment.
