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Barrel
01
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
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a cylindrical container that holds liquids
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a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
3.1
a unit for measuring oil and beer that equals 42 US gallons or 35 imperial gallons for oil and 36 imperial gallons for beer
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any of various units of capacity
to barrel
01
put in barrels
barrel
n
Example
This barrel holds 25 liters.
In the context of beer, a barrel traditionally refers to 31 US gallons or 13.8 cases of 24 twelve-ounce bottles.
The standard oil barrel in the United States contains 42 US gallons, approximately 159 liters.
The cylindrical barrel stored wine in the cellar, its wooden staves sealed with metal bands.
The price of crude oil is often quoted per barrel, influencing global energy markets.
