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Meaning of pail

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pail

Pronunciation:/peɪl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A vessel of wood, tin, plastic, etc., usually cylindrical and having a handle -- used especially for carrying liquids, for example water or milk; a bucket (sometimes with a cover).

    Example: The milkmaid carried a pail of milk in each hand.

    Synonyms:bucket
  2. (In technical use) A closed (covered) cylindrical shipping container.