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Barrel

Definition

(technical) A cylindrical container, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for storing or transporting liquids, gases, or solids. Often used in the oil, brewing, and wine industries. Collocates with: roll, fill, empty, tap, age.

Example Sentences

1The brewery carefully selected oak barrels to age their finest whiskey for a minimum of five years.
2Does the oil industry's reliance on steel barrels pose a significant environmental risk due to potential leakage?
3The cooperage carefully crafted each barrel to ensure a precise fit and prevent any leakage during transportation.
4To tap a barrel of beer, you need to insert a spigot carefully to avoid disturbing the sediment.
5There is a long tradition of using wooden barrels in wine production, particularly for aging fine wines like Bordeaux and Burgundy.

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