Hogshead

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Any of various units of volume or capacity ranging from 63 to 140 gallons (238 to 530 liters), especially a unit of capacity used in liquid measure in the United States, equal to 63 gallons (238 liters).
  • n. A large barrel or cask with this capacity.
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  • n. An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52 1/2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.
  • n. A large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. An English measure of capacity, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 521/2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.
  • n. A large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; esp. one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A large cask for liquors, etc.
  • n. Specifically— A cask having the definite capacity of 63 old wine-gallons, 54 beer-gallons, etc. See def. 2.
  • n. A cask having a capacity of from 100 to 140 gallons: as, a hogshead of sugar, molasses, or tobacco.
  • n. A liquid measure containing 63 old wine-gallons (equal to 52½ imperial gallons), this value having been fixed by an English statute of 1423.
  • n. A draught, as of wine or ale, taken from a cup which forms the head or cover of a jug in the shape of a hog. See Sussex pig, under pig.
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  • n. a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages
  • n. a large cask especially one holding 63 gals
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    imperial capacity unit    british capacity unit    barrel    cask   
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    Words that are found in similar contexts
    half-bottle    cask    tierce    tankard    wineglass   
     
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