Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A large container, usually cylindrical, with flat ends that is used to store and transport liquids.
Barrel
/ˈbærəl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The apples were in some big barrels on deck.
I tied the rope around my body and onto the barrel.
I held onto a wooden barrel.
Etymology:
The word barrel originates from the Old French baril, which means a small barrel or cask. It is believed to have entered the English language around the 14th century and shares roots with the Latin barrus, indicating weight or capacity.
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