BARRELFUL

barrel, barrelful

(noun) the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

barrelful (plural barrelfuls or barrelsful)

As much as a barrel will hold.

A large amount.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

15 January 2025

BEAR

(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”


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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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