barrel
//ˈbærəl//
Noun
barrelSingular
barrelsPlural
1
A large cylindrical container, typically made of wooden staves bound by metal hoops, used for storing liquids such as wine, beer, or oil.
The winery stores its wine in oak barrels.
2
The tube of a gun through which the bullet travels when fired.
The hunter cleaned the barrel of his rifle after the hunt.
3
A unit of measurement for oil, equal to 42 US gallons (approximately 159 liters).
The price of oil rose to $80 per barrel.
Verb
barrelInfinitive
barrelPresent tense
barreledPast tense
barreledPast participle
barrelingPresent participle
barrelsThird-person singular
1
To move or travel very fast, often in an uncontrolled manner.
The car barreled down the highway at full speed.
2
To put or pack something into a barrel.
The workers barreled the wine after fermentation.