What does CASKS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

A cask is a barrel-shaped container used for storing liquids, typically alcoholic beverages such as wine, whiskey, or beer.

Pronunciations:

US: /kæsks/

UK: /kɑːsks/

Origin and Usage:

The word "cask" originated from the Middle English word "cask," which meant a large barrel or container. The word has been in use since the 15th century and is still commonly used today to refer to barrels or containers used for storing liquids, particularly alcoholic beverages.

Synonyms:

Barrel, keg, drum, tun, vat

Related Words:

Baron, flask, hocks, jacks, pluck

Example Sentences:

• The winery stored their finest wines in oak casks.
• The brewery filled the casks with their latest batch of beer.
• The whiskey distillery aged their whiskey in large casks for several years.
• The wine merchant ordered a shipment of casks from France.
• The cooper carefully crafted each cask by hand.