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barreling

bar·rel
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bar-uh l]
    • /ˈbær əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bar-uh l]
    • /ˈbær əl/

Definitions of barreling word

  • noun barreling a cylindrical wooden container with slightly bulging sides made of staves hooped together, and with flat, parallel ends. 1
  • noun barreling the quantity that such a vessel of some standard size can hold: for most liquids, 31½ U.S. gallons (119 L); for petroleum, 42 U.S. gallons (159 L); for dry materials, 105 U.S. dry quarts (115 L). Abbreviation: bbl. 1
  • noun barreling any large quantity: a barrel of fun. 1
  • noun barreling any container, case, or part similar to a wooden barrel in form. 1
  • noun barreling Ordnance. the tube of a gun. 1
  • noun barreling Machinery. the chamber of a pump in which the piston works. 1

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Origin of barreling

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English barell < Anglo-French baril, Old French barril < Vulgar Latin *barrīculum, equivalent to *barrīc(a), perhaps derivative of Late Latin barra bar1 + Latin -ulum -ule; compare Medieval Latin (circa 800) barriclus small cask

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Barreling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

barreling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

barreling usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for barreling

adj barreling

  • speedy — characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast.
  • rapid — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
  • brisk — A brisk activity or action is done quickly and in an energetic way.
  • flying — making flight or passing through the air; that flies: a flying insect; an unidentified flying object.
  • fast — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.

verb barreling

  • accelerate — If the process or rate of something accelerates or if something accelerates it, it gets faster and faster.
  • barrel — A barrel is a large, round container for liquids or food.
  • sprint — to race or move at full speed, especially for a short distance, as in running, rowing, etc.
  • step on it — a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, accompanied by a shifting of the weight of the body in the direction of the new position, as in walking, running, or dancing.

Antonyms for barreling

adj barreling

  • sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
  • clumsy — A clumsy person moves or handles things in a careless, awkward way, often so that things are knocked over or broken.
  • slow — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.

verb barreling

  • procrastinate — to defer action; delay: to procrastinate until an opportunity is lost.
  • wait — to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.
  • decelerate — When a vehicle or machine decelerates or when someone in a vehicle decelerates, the speed of the vehicle or machine is reduced.
  • dawdle — If you dawdle, you spend more time than is necessary going somewhere.
  • dally — If you dally, you act or move very slowly, wasting time.

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