barrel

• Récipient cylindrique, généralement en bois, en métal ou en plastique, utilisé pour stocker et transporter des liquides ou d'autres marchandises. Désigne aussi un tonneau, un cylindre ou le tube d'une arme à feu.

A cylindrical container, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for storing and transporting liquids or other goods.

1. A2formal

   A cylindrical container, typically made of wood or metal, used for storing liquids or other goods.

   Baril (contenant)

   • The wine was aged in oak barrels for two years.
   • They stored the oil in large metal barrels.
   • A barrel of beer was delivered to the pub.

   Synonymesbuttcaskdrumkegtunvat

2. Gun partB1formal

   The long, cylindrical part of a gun through which a bullet is fired.

   Canon d'une arme à feu

   • He cleaned the barrel of his rifle carefully.
   • The gun's barrel was made of stainless steel.
   • The bullet traveled down the barrel before exiting.

   Synonymesboregun barreltube

3. Unit of measurementB2formal

   A unit of volume used for measuring oil and other liquids, equal to 42 US gallons (about 159 liters).

   baril (unité de mesure)

   • The price of oil dropped to $50 per barrel.
   • The country exports millions of barrels of crude oil daily.
   • A barrel of oil is a standard measure in the petroleum industry.

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer un déplacement à grande vitesse ou avec une grande force, souvent de manière imprudente ou incontrôlée, ou pour heurter violemment quelque chose.

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.

   Foncer

   • 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.

   Synonymesboltcareerdashflyhurtleracerushshootspeedtearwhizzoom

2. Forcefully pushB2informal

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

   Se frayer un passage avec détermination

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

   Synonymesbargebulldozechargeramshovesteamrollerthrust