Definition of Cask

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cask
n. barrel

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Cask Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Cask
(v. t.)
To put into a cask.
  
(n.)
The quantity contained in a cask.
  
(n.)
Same as Casque.
  
(n.)
A casket; a small box for jewels.
  
(n.)
A barrel-shaped vessel made of staves headings, and hoops, usually fitted together so as to hold liquids. It may be larger or smaller than a barrel.
  

WordNet 2.0
cask

Noun
1. the quantity a cask will hold
(synonym) caskful
(hypernym) containerful
2. a cylindrical container that holds liquids
(synonym) barrel
(hypernym) vessel
(hyponym) beer barrel, beer keg
(part-meronym) breech, rear of barrel, rear of tube

Australian Slang
Cask
1. boxed wine in a bladder; 2. wine box

Anagram
cask
  sack

hEnglish - advanced version
cask

cask
\cask\, v. t. to put into a cask.
cask
\cask\ (?), n. [sp. casco potsherd, skull, helmet, prob. fr. cascar to break, fr. l. quassure to break. cf. casque, cass.]
1. same as casque. [obs.]
2. a barrel-shaped vessel made of staves headings, and hoops, usually fitted together so as to hold liquids. it may be larger or smaller than a barrel.
3. the quantity contained in a cask.
4. a casket; a small box for jewels. [obs.]


  similar words(5) 




 wine cask 
 roching cask 
 to shake a cask 
 harness cask 
 gang cask 

JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary
Baril
Baril = n. a barrel, a cask


Cask Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

NRC Nuclear Energy Glossary
Cask
A heavily shielded container used to store and/or ship radioactive materials. Lead and steel are common materials used in the manufacture of casks.


Cask Definition from Social Science Dictionaries & Glossaries

Dream Dictionary
Cask
To see one filled, denotes prosperous times and feastings. If empty, your life will be void of any joy or consolation from outward influences.
  


Cask Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries

EPA Terms of Environment
Cask
A thick-walled container (usually lead) used to transport radioactive material. Also called a coffin.

Environmental Engineering (English ver.)
Cask
A thick-walled container (usually lead) used to transport radioactive material. Also called a coffin.

The Scotch Whisky by SDA v.4.20
American Standard Barrel
Cask, in oak wood, between 175 and 195 liters.

Barrel
- Type of cask where the malt or grain whisky is aged.
- Are made by hand from oak wood (Quercus gender).
- Barrels of oak ("Aik", in Scottish Gaelic) are sourced principally from North America, American white oak (ex-Bourbon cask) and, European oak (ex-sherry cask), principally from Jerez, Spain.
- There are near of 18 million barrels in use in the Scotch Whisky industry.
The principal sizes are:
* Butt (500 litres)
* Hogshead (250 to 300 litres)
* American Standard Barrel (175 to 195 litres)
* Quarter (130 to 160 litres)
* Octave (45 to 65 litres)


Butt
Cask of 500 liters approx., normally in oak wood.

Cask Strength
(or "Natural Strength")
Whisky bottled to the same alcoholic degree of the barrel that comes, without pre-addition of water (normally 48% to 61% ABV). Commonly called "high-proof Whisky".


Hogshead
Cask between 250 and 300 liters in oakwood


Octave
Cask between 45 and 65 liters, normally in oakwood.

Puncheon
Cask between 112 and 120 imperial gallons (509 to 545 litres), principally used for aging grain whisky.
(The puncheon has different sizes for different commodities)

Quarter
Cask between 128 and 160 liters, normally in oak wood.


Cask Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Barrel
A barrel or cask is a hollow cylindrical container, traditionally made of wood staves and bound with iron hoops. Someone who makes such barrels is known as a cooper. Contemporary barrels are also made in aluminium (also called kegs) and plastic.

Barrels often have a convex shape, bulging at the middle. This constant bulge makes it relatively easy to roll a well built wooden barrel on its side, changing directions with little friction. It also helps to distribute stress evenly in the material by making the container more spherical.

Casks used for ale or beer are equipped with shivesspiles and keystones in their openings.


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