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cask

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/kæsk/ · cask

A large container used for storing liquids, typically made of wood or metal.

Meanings

nounformal

A large container used for storing liquids, typically made of wood or metal.

ایک بڑا برتن جو مائع کو ذخیرہ کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے، عموماً لکڑی یا دھات سے بنا ہوتا ہے۔

برتن

bartan

Synonyms

barrelcontainervatبڑا برتنڈولبہت بڑا بوتل

Antonyms

glasscupbottleپینے کا کپجمچھوٹا برتن

Common Collocations

  • wine cask
  • oak cask
  • cask aging

Example Sentences

The wine was stored in an oak cask for several years.

انگور کا رس کئی سالوں تک بلوط کے برتن میں رکھا گیا تھا۔

angoor ka ras kai saalon tak baloot ke bartan mein rakha gaya tha.

He filled the cask with fresh cider.

اس نے تازہ سیڈر سے برتن بھر دیا۔

us ne taza cider se bartan bhar diya.

The brewery uses a wooden cask to age its beer.

بیئر کی عمر بڑھانے کے لیے بریوری لکڑی کے برتن کا استعمال کرتی ہے۔

beer ki umar barhane ke liye brewery lakri ke bartan ka istemal karti hai.

Easily Confused With

barrel:A barrel is a type of cask, but it is generally larger and often made with metal bands for reinforcement.

Word Family

caskful
nounبرتن کی مقدار
casky
adjectiveبرتن جیسا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a cask like a giant barrel for wine.

Imagine a large wooden barrel filled with red wine sitting in a cellar.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

برتن کے لبوں پر لکھا ہوتا ہے۔

bartan ke labon par likha hota hai.

What is written on the lips of the vessel.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "cask" — container for liquid

First known use: 14th century

The word 'cask' has origins from Old French, adopted into English with reference to a container used for liquids, especially alcoholic beverages.