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barrel


Definition: Meaning of, barrel in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbar(ə)l /

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Singular Plural
barrel barrels
[countable]
  1. a large curved container with a flat top and bottom, made of wood or metal, and used for storing beer, wine etc
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  2. a unit of measurement for oil, equal to 159 litres
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  3. the part of a gun that the bullets are fired through
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  4. have somebody over a barrel to put someone in a situation in which they are forced to accept or do what you want
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  5. be a barrel of laughs [often in negatives] to be very enjoyable
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
barrel barrelled or barreled barrelled or barreled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
barrelling or barreling barrels
[intransitive] [American English] [informal]
  1. to move very fast, especially in an uncontrolled way
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barrel used in phrases

  • barrel cactus (noun)
    1. a cactus of the genus Ferocactus: unbranched barrel-shaped cactus having deep ribs with numerous spines and usually large funnel-shaped flowers followed by dry fruits
    2. any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil
  • barrel knot (noun)
    1. a knot used for tying fishing leaders together; the ends of the two leaders are wrapped around each other two or three times
  • barrel maker (noun)
    1. a craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs
  • barrel of laughs (noun)
    1. something or someone entertaining and light-hearted
  • barrel organ (noun)
    1. a musical instrument that you play by turning a handle, often used on the streets in order to get money, especially in the past
  • barrel roll (noun)
    1. a roll in which the plane follows a spiral course
  • barrel vault (noun)
    1. the simplest form of vault; a single continuous arch
  • barrel-chested (adjective)
    1. a man who is barrel-chested has a round chest that sticks out
  • barrel-shaped (adjective)
    1. having the general shape of a barrel
  • beer barrel (noun)
    1. a barrel that holds beer
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