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1. barrel

noun. ['ˈbærəl, ˈbɛrəl'] a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired.

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  • barrel (English)
  • barrell (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • baril (Anglo-Norman)

2. barrel-shaped

adjective. having the general shape of a barrel.

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3. cracker-barrel

adjective. characteristic of country life.

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4. barrel

noun. ['ˈbærəl, ˈbɛrəl'] a cylindrical container that holds liquids.

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  • barrel (English)
  • barrell (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • baril (Anglo-Norman)

5. barrel

noun. ['ˈbærəl, ˈbɛrəl'] a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends.

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  • barrel (English)
  • barrell (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • baril (Anglo-Norman)

6. barrel

noun. ['ˈbærəl, ˈbɛrəl'] the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold.

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  • barrel (English)
  • barrell (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • baril (Anglo-Norman)

7. barrel

noun. ['ˈbærəl, ˈbɛrəl'] any of various units of capacity.

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  • barrel (English)
  • barrell (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • baril (Anglo-Norman)

8. barrel

verb. ['ˈbærəl, ˈbɛrəl'] put in barrels.

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  • barrel (English)
  • barrell (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • baril (Anglo-Norman)
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