cask

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A noun referring to a cylindrical container, typically made of wood or metal, used for holding liquids, or the amount that such a container can hold.

1. Container for liquidsB1formal

   A strong, cylindrical container, typically made of wood, used for storing and aging liquids like wine, beer, or spirits.

   بُرْمِيل

   • The winery stored the vintage in oak casks for several years.
   • He tapped the cask to pour a fresh pint of ale.
   • The cellar was filled with rows of wooden casks.

   المرادفاتbarrelbutthogsheadkegtunvat

2. Unit of volumeC1formalbritish

   A unit of measurement representing the amount of liquid a cask can hold, varying by region and liquid type.

   برميل (وحدة حجم)

   • They ordered a cask of sherry for the celebration.
   • A standard cask of beer contains about 36 gallons.
   • The merchant sold the wine by the cask.

   المرادفاتbarrel