barrelful
barrelful · barrelfuls · barrelsful
As much as a barrel will holdAs much as a barrel will hold.
Meaning
2 sensesAs much as a barrel will hold.
the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold
A large amount.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle English barel ful, barell fulle; equivalent to barrel + -ful.From Middle English barel ful, barell fulle; equivalent to barrel + -ful.
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Forms
plural: barrelfuls / barrelsful| Singular | barrelful |
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| Plural | barrelfuls / barrelsful |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold:barrel
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular