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Barrel
01
the tube of a gun through which a bullet is fired
Examples
The rifle 's barrel was polished and clean.
A bullet travels through the barrel at high speed.
02
a round, hollow container with flat ends and curved sides, usually made of wood or metal, used to hold liquids
Examples
The workers filled the barrel with clean water.
Wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
03
a hollow, bulging cylinder with flat ends
Examples
The rocket had a barrel shape to reduce air resistance.
The sculpture featured a barrel-like form.
3.1
the amount that a barrel, of any given size, can contain
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
The cooper barreled the wine for aging.
They barreled the apples for shipment.
