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Barrel
01
the tube of a gun through which a bullet is fired
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Marks on the barrel indicate the type of firearm.
02
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a round, hollow container with flat ends and curved sides, usually made of wood or metal, used to hold liquids
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A large barrel of oil stood in the corner.
Een groot vat olie stond in de hoek.
03
a hollow, bulging cylinder with flat ends
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The storage tank had a barrel shape.
04
a measurement of volume, varying by context, used especially for liquids such as oil
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Prices are often quoted per barrel in the oil industry.
to barrel
01
to place or store something in barrels
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The company barreled the oil before export.
