barrel Synonyms
Another word for barrel
• noun (Context 1)
A cylindrical container bulging out in the middle, traditionally made of wooden staves bound by metal hoops.
"The winery aged its finest red wine in a French oak cask for three years to enhance its flavor."
• verb (Context 2)
To drive or move at a high speed, often in a reckless or uncontrolled manner.
"The runaway freight train came barreling down the steep mountain tracks toward the station."
• noun (Context 3)
A cylindrical tube forming part of an object, such as the casing of a pen or the discharging tube of a firearm.
"She tapped the clear plastic cylinder of her pen thoughtfully against her notebook."
• verb (Context 4)
To pack or store items, such as food or liquid, into a cylindrical container.
"The workers spent the entire afternoon barreling the freshly harvested apples for transport."
Opposites of barrel
The opposite of barrel shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: