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Meaning of cask
A cask is a large container, typically made of wood or other materials, used for storing liquids, especially alcoholic beverages.
Etymology of cask
The word "cask" has its roots in the Old French word "casque," which referred to a helmet or a metal container, and is derived from the Provençal word "casca," meaning "helmet" or "container."
The word "cask" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a large container, especially one made of wood, used for storing liquids.
Synonyms
barrel
vat
tub
tank
container
vessel
keg
drum
cylinder
holder
receptacle
flask
jug
pitcher
carboy
hogshead
firkin
puncheon
butt
casket
box
case
crate
chest
barrelful
vesselful
tankful
tubful
vatful
cylindrical container
wooden barrel
wine barrel
beer barrel
whiskey barrel
rum barrel
liquor barrel
Definitions
- A large barrel or container, typically made of wood, used for storing liquids, especially wine, beer, or other alcoholic beverages.
- A quantity of something, especially a liquid, that a cask can hold.
Usage Examples
- The wine was aged in a cask for several years to give it a rich, complex flavor.
- The brewery stored its beer in large casks before bottling it for distribution.
- The whiskey cask was carefully selected to add a smoky flavor to the liquor.