Barrel
01
the tube of a gun through which a bullet is fired
例
The rifle 's barrel was polished and clean.
A bullet travels through the barrel at high speed.
02
樽, バレル
a round, hollow container with flat ends and curved sides, usually made of wood or metal, used to hold liquids
例
The workers filled the barrel with clean water.
労働者たちは樽をきれいな水で満たした。
Wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
ワインは木製の樽に保管されていました。
03
a hollow, bulging cylinder with flat ends
例
The rocket had a barrel shape to reduce air resistance.
The sculpture featured a barrel-like form.
04
a measurement of volume, varying by context, used especially for liquids such as oil
例
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
例
The cooper barreled the wine for aging.
They barreled the apples for shipment.
