barrelled

• Décrit quelque chose qui a un ou plusieurs canons, ou qui a la forme d'un tonneau ; souvent utilisé dans des adjectifs composés comme « à double canon » (par exemple, un fusil à double canon ou un nom de famille double).

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.

   mis en fût

   • 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.

   En forme de flèche effilée

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarrel-shapedfusiformspindle-shaped

• 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