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barrelled

/ˈbær.əld/

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adjective

/ˈbær.əld/C1formalbritish
  • ruОписывает что-то, что имеет ствол или стволы, или имеет форму бочки; часто используется в составных прилагательных, таких как 'двуствольный' (например, двуствольное ружьё или двойная фамилия).

Describes something that has a barrel or barrels, or is shaped like a barrel; often used in compound adjectives like 'double-barrelled' (e.g., a double-barrelled shotgun or surname).

  1. Stored in a barrelB2formal

    Placed or kept inside a barrel for aging or storage.

    ruБочковой

    • The barrelled whiskey was aged for ten years.
    • Barrelled wine often develops a richer flavor over time.
    • They sold barrelled pickles at the market.
  2. Tapered arrow shapeC1formal

    Describing an arrow that narrows toward both ends.

    ruБочкообразный

    • The archer preferred barrelled arrows for better flight stability.
    • Barrelled shafts are designed to reduce air resistance.
    • Traditional barrelled arrows are still used in some competitions.

    Synonymsbarrel-shapedfusiformspindle-shaped

Forms
  • more barrelled comparative form
  • most barrelled superlative form

verb

barrel/ˈbær.əl/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения движения на высокой скорости или с большой силой, часто безрассудно или неудержимо.

A verb used to indicate moving at high speed or with great force, often in a reckless or unstoppable manner.

  1. Move quicklyB2informal

    To move at high speed, often in a reckless or uncontrolled manner.

    ruНестись

    • The car barreled down the highway at top speed.
    • He barreled through the crowd to catch the train.
    • The children barreled into the room, laughing and shouting.

    Synonymsboltcareerdashflyhurtleracerushshootspeedtearwhizzoom

  2. Forcefully pushB2informal

    To push or force one's way through something with determination.

    ruПробиваться

    • She barreled her way through the dense forest.
    • The truck barreled through the barricade.
    • He barreled past the security guard without stopping.

    Synonymsbargebulldozechargeramshovesteamrollerthrust

Forms
  • barreled past participle
  • barrelled past participle
  • barreled past simple
  • barrelled past simple
  • barreling present participle
  • barrelling present participle
  • barrels third person singular