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- [kask, kahsk]
- /kæsk, kɑsk/
- /kɑːsk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kask, kahsk]
- /kæsk, kɑsk/
Definitions of cask word
- countable noun cask A cask is a wooden barrel that is used for storing things, especially alcoholic drink. 3
- noun cask a strong wooden barrel used mainly to hold alcoholic drink 3
- noun cask any barrel 3
- noun cask the quantity contained in a cask 3
- noun cask a lightweight cardboard container with plastic lining and a small tap, used to hold and serve wine 3
- noun cask a barrel of any size made of staves, esp. one for liquids 3
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Origin of cask
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English; back formation from casket, the -et being taken as the diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Cask
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cask popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cask usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cask
noun cask
- keg — a small cask or barrel, usually holding from 5 to 10 gallons (19 to 38 liters).
- hogshead — a large cask, especially one containing from 63 to 140 gallons (238 to 530 liters).
- pipe — a large cask, of varying capacity, especially for wine or oil.
- butt — Someone's butt is their bottom.
- barrel — A barrel is a large, round container for liquids or food.
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