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barrel-shaped

/ˈbær.əl ʃeɪpt/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˈbær.əl ʃeɪpt/

Describes something that has a shape resembling a barrel, typically wide in the middle and narrower at the ends.

ruОписывает что-то, имеющее форму, напоминающую бочку, обычно широкую посередине и более узкую на концах.esDescribe algo que tiene forma de barril, generalmente ancho en el medio y más estrecho en los extremos.frDécrit quelque chose qui a la forme d'un tonneau, généralement large au milieu et plus étroit aux extrémités.deBeschreibt etwas, das die Form eines Fasses hat, also in der Mitte breit und an den Enden schmaler ist.ptDescreve algo que tem a forma de um barril, geralmente mais largo no meio e mais estreito nas extremidades.zh形容某物形状像桶,通常中间宽、两端窄。也可形容人的身材粗壮圆胖。arيصف شيئًا له شكل يشبه شكل البرميل، أي يكون عادةً منتفخًا في الوسط وأضيق عند الطرفين.

  1. Having the shape of a barrel B2 formal

    Describes something that is wide in the middle and narrower at both ends, resembling a barrel.

    • The ancient storage vessel was barrel-shaped and made of clay.
    • The cactus had a barrel-shaped trunk that stored water.
    • The robot's body was barrel-shaped, making it stable on uneven terrain.

    ruБочкообразныйesen forma de barrilfren forme de tonneaudefassförmigptEm forma de barrilzh桶形的arبشكل برميل

  • more barrel-shaped comparative form
  • most barrel-shaped superlative form