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Barrel
01
the tube of a gun through which a bullet is fired
Exemplos
The rifle 's barrel was polished and clean.
A bullet travels through the barrel at high speed.
02
barril, tonel
a round, hollow container with flat ends and curved sides, usually made of wood or metal, used to hold liquids
Exemplos
The workers filled the barrel with clean water.
Os trabalhadores encheram o barril com água limpa.
Wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
O vinho foi armazenado em um barril de madeira.
03
a hollow, bulging cylinder with flat ends
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The cooper barreled the wine for aging.
They barreled the apples for shipment.
