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- [hawgz-hed, hogz-]
- /ˈhɔgzˌhɛd, ˈhɒgz-/
- /ˈhɒɡz.hed/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hawgz-hed, hogz-]
- /ˈhɔgzˌhɛd, ˈhɒgz-/
Definitions of hogshead word
- noun hogshead a large cask, especially one containing from 63 to 140 gallons (238 to 530 liters). 1
- noun hogshead any of various units of liquid measure, especially one equivalent to 63 gallons (238 liters). Abbreviation: hhd. 1
- noun hogshead A large cask. 1
- noun hogshead large cask 1
- noun hogshead a unit of capacity, used esp for alcoholic beverages. It has several values, being 54 imperial gallons in the case of beer and 52.5 imperial gallons in the case of wine 0
- noun hogshead a large cask used for shipment of wines and spirits 0
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Origin of hogshead
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English hoggeshed, literally, hog's head; unexplained
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Parts of speech for Hogshead
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hogshead popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hogshead
noun hogshead
- drum — a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.
- keg — a small cask or barrel, usually holding from 5 to 10 gallons (19 to 38 liters).
- cask — A cask is a wooden barrel that is used for storing things, especially alcoholic drink.
- vessel — a craft for traveling on water, now usually one larger than an ordinary rowboat; a ship or boat.
- barrel — A barrel is a large, round container for liquids or food.
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