Barrel Definition & Meaning
barrel
- noun
- a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
- a cylindrical container that holds liquids
- a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
- the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold
- any of various units of capacity; "a barrel of beer is 31 gallons and a barrel of oil is 42 gallons"
- verb
- put in barrels
"Barrel" in song lyrics
See how barrel is used in real songs:
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"Through the dark paths that's narrow, drinking wine by the barrel"
9th Prince — Snatching Pocketbooks -
"ooh and if you don't know, I have to change my barrel"
Above the Law — V.S.O.P -
"so if you're straight and you're narrow and the snake's in the barrel"
Aceyalone — Headaches and Woes
Words that rhyme with barrel
Usage tips for "barrel"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "barrel" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for barrel to find words that pair well.
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- What does barrel mean?
- a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired a cylindrical container that holds liquids a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold any of various units of capacity; "a barrel of beer is 31 gallons and a barrel of oil is 42 gallons" put in barrels
- What part of speech is barrel?
- Barrel is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does barrel have?
- Barrel has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).