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barrels

Pronunciation: [ˈbɛrəlz]

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Learn how to use barrels in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “containers”

(noun) a barrel is a large round container that can hold liquids or other materials. They are often made of wood or metal and are used to store or transport things like water, oil, or food.

Example

We filled the barrel with fresh water for the camping trip.

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The barrel wasn't strong enough to hold the heavy oil without leaking.

Example

How many barrels of apples did we pick from the orchard?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to barrel means to move quickly and often recklessly. It's like when you run very fast without worrying about what might happen next.

Example

The children barreled down the hill on their bicycles, laughing all the way.

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He didn't want to barrel down the icy path and risk falling.

Example

Why did they barrel into the room so loudly?

How to pronounce barrels

Pronunciation: [ˈbɛrəlz]

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