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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

First Known Use of hogshead

14th century

hogshead Synonyms

Synonyms
barrel, butt, firkin, cask, keg, kilderkin, pipe, puncheon, rundlet (or runlet), tun
Related Words
scuttlebutt; cistern, tub, vat; can, drum

HOGSHEAD Defined for Kids

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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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