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BARREL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Barrel.

How to pronounce barrel:

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Barrel - as a noun

A tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gun barrel

A cylindrical container that holds liquids

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cask
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vessel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drum

The quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barrelful

Any of various units of capacity

Example: "A barrel of beer is 31 gallons and a barrel of oil is 42 gallons"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bbl

Barrel - as a verb

Put in barrels

Example Sentences

"The wine was aged in oak barrels."
"The children played a game of barrel rolling."
"The oil spill contaminated the river and its surrounding barrels."
"We found a hidden treasure buried in a barrel."
"The horse jumped over the barrel during the show."
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Word Game Points

Is BARREL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, barrel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BARREL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BARREL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, barrel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BARREL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BARREL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, barrel is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BARREL has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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