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 tube 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
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of barrel varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: