Used as a measure of capacity both for liquids and dry goods, varying with the commodity.
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| 释义 | the world > relative properties > measurement > the scientific measurement of volume > measure(s) of capacity > [noun] > specific liquid or dry units > barrel or cask as unit (6) barrel1379 Used as a measure of capacity both for liquids and dry goods, varying with the commodity. kilderkin1391 A cask of this size filled with some commodity; the quantity contained in such a cask; hence, a measure of capacity for various kinds of goods. puncheon1400 Originally: a large barrel or cask, esp. one of definite capacity, varying for different liquids and commodities (now historical). Now: spec. a cask… fat1413 Used as a measure of capacity (see quots.). cask1728 A cask and its contents; hence as a measure of capacity, varying according to place, time, and commodity. Subcategories:— specific for coal (1) |
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