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hogshead

noun

ˈhȯgz-ˌhed

Definition of hogshead

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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That waterway has taken on new significance since the start of the war, as Saudi Arabia now diverts millions of barrels of crude there to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The price of Brent crude climbed to just over $84 a barrel after soaring nearly 10% on Monday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of barrel

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By bottling at cask strength, XV also features the same high-strength presence as Full Proof, an important factor for many modern bourbon consumers.

— Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Of course, this is not the only recent whiskey release to be subjected to the forces of many different cask finishes.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 2026

Definition of cask

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This is 1920s barging when everyone else has pipes that are secure, that are new, that go directly into the ships.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Seal cracks, gaps around doors and windows, gaps around garden hose pipes, and other entry points where ants may enter buildings.

— The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

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