noun
Meaning 1
As much as a barrel will hold.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
barrelful
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noun
Meaning 2
A large amount.
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noun
Meaning 3
the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: barrel
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: containerful
History
Etymology
From Middle English barel ful, barell fulle; equivalent to barrel + -ful.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Norman: bathilyie — as much as a barrel will hold
- Polish: beczka — as much as a barrel will hold