barrels
Pronunciation: [ˈbɛrəlz]
Word
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.
Example
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.
Example
He didn't want to barrel down the icy path and risk falling.
Example
Why did they barrel into the room so loudly?
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