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tun

/tʌn/ noun · British & US
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What does tun mean?

noun

A large barrel, typically made of wood, used for storing liquids such as wine or oil. A unit of measurement, especially for wine or beer.

Example

"The winery used a large tun to age the vintage wine."

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