Cask (Noun)
Meaning 1
A cylindrical container that holds liquids.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
The quantity a cask will hold.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- A standard cask of beer typically holds 9 gallons.
- The wine cask was designed to hold 50 liters of liquid.
- The brewery's large cask could hold up to 100 gallons of ale.
- A small cask of whiskey was said to hold about 20 liters.
- The old oak cask was capable of holding 30 gallons of wine.