Meaning of the word barrel in English

What does barrel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

barrel

US /ˈber.əl/

UK /ˈber.əl/

a cylindrical container bulging out in the middle, traditionally made of wooden staves with metal hoops, used for alcoholic drinks or other liquids.

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The wine was aged in oak barrels.

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They rolled the empty barrel down the hill.

Synonym:

cask drum vat keg butt

the cylindrical tube of a gun or firearm, through which the projectile is fired.

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He looked down the barrel of the rifle.

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The gun's barrel was gleaming in the sunlight.

Synonym:

bore tube pipe

move very fast in a particular direction.

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The car barreled down the highway.

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He barreled through the crowd to get to the stage.

Synonym:

rush speed zoom dash hurtl

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