Definition of kilderkinnext
as in barrel
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages the kilderkins that line one wall of the brewpub are just for decoration—there's no beer in them

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Noun
  • Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.
    Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Mat work, the classic reformer, the Cadillac and the barrel build strength and range of motion.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
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  • The freshwater mollusk, first spotted in North America in the Delta in 2024, threatens water systems by clogging pipes and altering the food web.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
  • Spoon or pipe yolk mixture evenly into reserved egg white halves.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
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“Kilderkin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kilderkin. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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