cask
noun
a container made and shaped like a barrel, especially one larger and stronger, for holding liquids.
casks
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pluralof cask.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Spent nuclear fuel is stored in lead and stainless steel casks and bolted into concrete at a specially built pad at Diablo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
They would need to be put into transportation casks to protect against accidents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
If you let him, Alasdair Day, the co-founder and master distiller, will speak at length about oak species and cask types—I particularly enjoyed a limited release aged in Sicilian Marsala wine casks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
Alison Cocks is one of 200 people who invested with Cask Whisky Ltd and are trying to work out if they actually own their casks.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2025
In February, they stood off Capetown to fill their water casks and replenish supplies.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
