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barrel

1 of 2noun
/ˈbɛrəl/
Forms:barrels
1

the tube of a gun through which a bullet is fired

  • The rifle's barrel was polished and clean.
  • A bullet travels through the barrel at high speed.
  • Marks on the barrel indicate the type of firearm.
  • The barrel was rifled to improve accuracy.
  • He inspected the barrel before loading the gun.
Synonyms:
gun barrel
2

a round, hollow container with flat ends and curved sides, usually made of wood or metal, used to hold liquids

  • The workers filled the barrel with clean water.
  • Wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
  • A large barrel of oil stood in the corner.
  • The old barrel was empty and dry.
  • Farmers used a barrel to collect rainwater.
Synonyms:
cask
3

a hollow, bulging cylinder with flat ends

  • The rocket had a barrel shape to reduce air resistance.
  • The sculpture featured a barrel-like form.
  • The storage tank had a barrel shape.
  • The wine bottles were designed with a barrel profile.
  • The building's facade resembled a barrel.
Synonyms:
drum
4

a measurement of volume, varying by context, used especially for liquids such as oil

  • The company produced 50 barrels of crude oil per day.
  • The export contract specified the number of barrels delivered.
  • Prices are often quoted per barrel in the oil industry.
  • The shipment included ten barrels of oil.
  • Each barrel holds a standardized volume.
Synonyms:
bbl