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Barrel (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any of various units of capacity; "a barrel of beer is 31 gallons and a barrel of oil is 42 gallons".

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

  • Bbl

Hypernyms

  • Imperial Capacity Unit

Meaning 2

A tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Gun Barrel

Hypernyms

  • Tubing

Meaning 3

A bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends.

Classification

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

Synonyms

  • Drum

Meaning 4

The quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

  • Barrelful

Related Words

  • Barrel (verb)

Meaning 5

A cylindrical container that holds liquids.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Cask

Hyponyms

  • Wine Barrel
  • Beer Keg

Related Words

  • Barrel (verb)
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