hogshead

noun

ˈhȯgz-ˌhed How to pronounce hogshead (audio)
Definition of hogsheadnext
as in barrel
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages the ship's hold carried 164 hogsheads of molasses

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Recent Examples of hogshead The whiskey was initially aged in American oak hogsheads and then married in European oak puncheons. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The 50-year-old was assembled from four hogsheads selected by master of whisky creation Sarah Burgess. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hogshead
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  1. barrel
  2. cask
  3. pipe
Noun
  • The effective closure of the strait gave Iran economic leverage over the United States and its Gulf state allies, closing off 13 million barrels of oil supply to the global economy.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • When a franchise goes through coaching turns, multi-year playoff droughts, and bottom-of-the-barrel divisional finishes, finding basic baseline competency becomes the top priority.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of barrel
Noun
  • The wood used to make the casks for this release, however, was seasoned for five to seven years, which is much longer than the standard amount of time.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The limited release is made entirely from malted barley, finished in Oloroso Sherry casks and bottled at 90 proof.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of cask
Noun
  • Along the way, temperatures have grown hotter and pipes have gotten larger, both of which increase the electricity generated by each well.
    — Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But with the pipe capped, Daniel and Silo 18 are at a stand off.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of pipe

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