barreled

• Qualifie quelque chose qui possède un ou plusieurs canons (d'arme à feu) ou tonneaux, souvent utilisé dans des formes composées comme « à double canon » pour indiquer un nombre ou un type spécifique. Peut aussi se référer à un objet en forme de baril ou muni d'un fût.

Describes something that has a barrel or barrels, often used in compound forms like 'double-barreled' to indicate a specific number or type of barrels.

1. Having a barrel or barrelsB2formal

   Describing something that has a barrel or barrels, especially in relation to containers or firearms.

   à fût

   • The old ship had a barreled hull for storing cargo.
   • He owned a double-barreled shotgun.
   • The barreled container was used for aging whiskey.

2. Shaped like a barrelB2formal

   Describing something that has a rounded, barrel-like shape.

   en forme de tonneau

   • The athlete had a barreled chest from years of training.
   • The barreled design of the vase made it unique.
   • The tree trunk was barreled and thick.

   Synonymesbarrel-shapedcylindricalrotundrounded

• 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