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Meaning of hogshead

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hogshead

Pronunciation:/ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd//ˈhɑɡzˌhɛd/

noun

Definitions

  1. An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52 1/2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.

    Synonyms:hhd.
  2. A large barrel or cask of indefinite contents, especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.