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noun hogs·head \ ˈhȯgz-ˌhed , ˈhägz- \

Definition of hogshead

1 : a large cask or barrel
2 : any of various units of capacity; especially : a U.S. unit equal to 63 gallons (238 liters)

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Examples of hogshead in a Sentence

  1. the ship's hold carried 164 hogsheads of molasses

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First Known Use of hogshead

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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hogshead Synonyms

Synonyms

barrel, butt, cask, keg, pipe, puncheon, tun;

Related Words

scuttlebutt;

cistern, tub, vat;

can, drum;

HOGSHEAD Defined for Kids

hogshead

noun hogs·head \ ˈhȯgz-ˌhed , ˈhägz- \

Definition of hogshead for Students

1 : a very large cask
2 : a unit of liquid measure equal to 63 gallons (about 238 liters)

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