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• Recipiente cilíndrico, geralmente de madeira, metal ou plástico, usado para armazenar e transportar líquidos ou outros produtos. Também se refere ao cilindro de uma arma de fogo ou à unidade de medida de petróleo (barril).

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.

   Barril

   • 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.

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2. Gun partB1formal

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

   Cano

   • 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.

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3. Unit of measurementB2formal

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

   Barril

   • 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.

• Verbo usado para indicar movimento em alta velocidade ou com grande força, frequentemente de forma imprudente ou descontrolada.

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.

   Correr em alta velocidade

   • 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.

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2. Forcefully pushB2informal

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

   Abrir caminho à força

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

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