Definition of bucket
1 : a typically cylindrical vessel for catching, holding, or carrying liquids or solids
2 : something resembling a bucket: such asa : the scoop of an excavating machineb : one of the receptacles on the rim of a waterwheelc : one of the cups of an endless-belt conveyord : one of the vanes of a turbine rotor
3 : bucketful
4 : bucket seat
5 : basket 3b
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Examples of bucket in a Sentence
We used two buckets of paint to paint the living room.
made buckets of money in the stock market
Origin and Etymology of bucket
Middle English, from Anglo-French buket, from Old English būc pitcher, belly; akin to Old High German būh belly
First Known Use: 13th century
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Definition of bucket
Examples of bucket in a Sentence
bucketing water from the well, we raced to put out the fire
getting the troops into the bucketing landing craft proved to be challenging
1640
First Known Use of bucket
1640
BUCKET Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of bucket for English Language Learners
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: an open container with a handle that is used especially to hold and carry water and other liquids
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: the amount contained in a bucket
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: a large container that is part of a machine (such as a tractor) and that is used for digging or carrying dirt, rocks, and other material
BUCKET Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of bucket for Students
1 : a usually round container with a handle for holding or carrying liquids or solids
2 : a large container that is part of a machine and is used for collecting, scooping, or carrying
3 : bucketful a bucket of water sweating buckets
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