Pronunciation: /bɛrəl/
noun a cylindrical container, typically bulging at the center, made of wooden staves with metal hoops around them
A1 The farmer rolled the barrel down the hill.
A2 She found a hidden treasure inside the old barrel.
B1 The winery stored their wine in oak barrels to enhance the flavor.
B2 The oil spill was contained using a large barrel to collect the contaminated water.
C1 The smugglers used barrels to transport illegal goods across the border.
C2 The artist used barrels as part of his sculpture installation in the museum.
verb not applicable
A1 The monkey barrelled down the tree trunk.
A2 The children barrelled through the playground, laughing and playing.
B1 The car barrelled down the highway, exceeding the speed limit.
B2 The storm barrelled through the town, causing significant damage.
C1 The company's profits barrelled upwards, exceeding expectations.
C2 The politician barrelled through the debate, making bold statements and challenging opponents.
adjective not applicable
A1 The barrel-shaped dog house was cozy and comfortable for the puppy.
A2 She found a barrel of pickles in the pantry and decided to make some sandwiches.
B1 The barrel design of the chair gave it a unique and rustic look.
B2 The artist used barrel strokes to create a textured effect in the painting.
C1 The wine was aged in oak barrels to enhance its flavor profile.
C2 The barrel vaulted ceiling in the cathedral was a stunning architectural feature.
adverb not applicable
A1 The cat rolled off the barrel.
A2 She balanced the barrel on her head.
B1 The horse kicked the barrel accidentally.
B2 The workers rolled the barrel down the ramp.
C1 The wine barrel was carefully aged for years.
C2 The barrel organ played a lively tune on the street corner.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The barrel is heavy.
A2 She rolled the barrel across the floor.
B1 The workers loaded the barrel onto the truck.
B2 The barrel contained valuable wine from France.
C1 The barrel, which had been sitting in the cellar for years, was finally opened.
C2 The antique barrel, dating back to the 18th century, was sold at auction for a high price.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cat jumped over the barrel.
A2 She placed the flowers on top of the barrel.
B1 The treasure was hidden beneath the barrel.
B2 He rolled the barrel across the room.
C1 The wine was aged in a wooden barrel.
C2 The barrel of oil was leaking and needed to be fixed immediately.
conjunction not applicable
A1 The barrel was heavy, but we managed to roll it to the barn.
A2 I filled the barrel with water, then rolled it down the hill.
B1 The barrel was old and rusty, yet it held up surprisingly well.
B2 He tried to lift the barrel, however, it was too heavy for him.
C1 The barrel contained a mixture of chemicals, therefore, it needed to be handled with caution.
C2 The barrel had a leak, hence why we had to transfer its contents to a new container.
interjection not applicable
A1 Barrel! That was a loud noise!
A2 Barrel! Be careful with that heavy object!
B1 Barrel! Watch out for the slippery floor!
B2 Barrel! I can't believe you lifted that on your own!
C1 Barrel! The impact of the explosion was immense!
C2 Barrel! The sheer force of the wave knocked us off our feet!
article not applicable
A1 The barrel was filled with water.
A2 She rolled the barrel across the yard.
B1 The wine barrel was made of oak.
B2 The barrel of oil was leaking.
C1 The barrel racer navigated the course with precision.
C2 The whiskey barrel aged for ten years before being bottled.
formal The barrel was filled with wine and sealed for aging.
informal I found a barrel of pickles in the pantry.
slang Let's go to the bar and shoot some barrels.
figurative She's really scraping the bottom of the barrel with that excuse.
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