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barrel

/ˈbɑːrəl/ noun · British & US
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What does barrel mean?

noun

A cylindrical container, typically made of wood or plastic, used for storing liquids or solids. A unit of measurement equal to 31.5 gallons or 119.2 liters.

Example

"The winery used oak barrels to age the fine wine."

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