Meaning & Definition of word "Cask"
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Cask
/kæsk/
noun:
- 1. A large container, typically made of wood, used for storing liquids such as wine or beer.
- Example: The winery has an old cask that has been used for aging their finest wines.
- 2. A barrel.
- Example: They rolled the cask of rum onto the ship before setting sail.
- 3. A cylindrical, wooden or metal container.
- Example: The brewer filled the cask with freshly brewed ale.
Etymology
Middle English 'cask' from Old French 'cask', from Latin 'caska'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cask strength:
A term used for spirits that are bottled directly from the cask without dilution.
in the cask:
Referring to something that is stored or maturing in a cask.
Related Words
barrel:
A flat-bottomed, cylindrical container used to store liquids.
keg:
A small barrel, typically used for storing beer.