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a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids
What is a "bottle"?
A bottle is a container typically made of glass, plastic, or metal, with a narrow neck and an opening at the top, used for storing and transporting liquids. Bottles come in various shapes, sizes, and designs, each suited for different types of liquids and purposes. Common types of bottles include those used for water, juice, wine, oil, vinegar, condiments, and toiletries, among others. Bottles may have features such as caps, corks, or screw tops to seal the contents and prevent leakage or contamination. They are versatile containers found in households, restaurants, supermarkets, and other retail outlets, used for packaging and storing a wide range of liquids for consumption, cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
a container made for babies to hold and feed them milk or other liquids
the quantity contained in a bottle
to place or seal something, typically a liquid, into a container, usually made of glass or plastic known as a bottle
store (liquids or gases) in bottles
to back out of something at the last moment due to fear or nerves
BritishWhat does "to bottle" mean in British slang?
The structure is a simple verb derived from "bottle" as in "bottle of courage," with the idea that someone's courage has been "bottled up" or lost, or from rhyming slang "bottle and glass" (arse). It is used in British slang to mean backing out of something at the last moment due to fear or nerves, often in sporting or social contexts. People typically say "He bottled it" or "Don't bottle it now."
(sports) to lose a winning position through poor performance or nerves
Britishto hit someone with a bottle
Britishto throw bottles at a performer or speaker as a sign of disapproval
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