Barrel and Pail

Barrel

Barrel noun - A metal container in the shape of a cylinder.
Usage example: a trash barrel

Pail and barrel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pail" instead a noun "Barrel".

Nearby Words: barreled, barreling, barrelled

Pail

Pail noun - A round container that is open at the top and outfitted with a handle.
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Synonyms for Pail

Barrel and pail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barrel" instead a noun "Pail".

Nearby Word: pailful
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