Barrelful

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    As much as a barrel will hold.
  2. 2
    the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold wordnet
  3. 3
    A large amount.

    "Chlorophyl is showing up by the barrelful in beauty lotions, tooth pastes, soaps, chewing gum, mouthwashes, antihalitosis tablets, tobacco and dog food."

Synonyms

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barrelbarrelquantityvolume

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"Chlorophyl is showing up by the barrelful in beauty lotions, tooth pastes, soaps, chewing gum, mouthwashes, antihalitosis tablets, tobacco and dog food."

Etymology

From Middle English barel ful, barell fulle; equivalent to barrel + -ful.

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