tun

• Grand tonneau ou barrique, en particulier d'une capacité de 252 gallons (~954 litres). Peut aussi désigner une cuve ou une grande jarre.

A noun referring to a large cask or barrel, especially one with a capacity equivalent to 252 gallons.

1. Large caskC1formal

   A large barrel or cask, especially one used for storing liquids such as wine or beer, with a capacity of about 252 gallons.

   Tonneau de grande capacité

   • The winery stored the vintage in a massive oak tun.
   • A tun of ale was delivered to the tavern for the festival.
   • The cooper carefully sealed the tun to prevent leakage.

   Synonymesbarrelbuttcaskhogsheadvat