cask

UK /kɑːsk/ US /kæsk/
noun 4verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A large barrel for the storage of liquid, especially of alcoholic drinks. (See a diagram of cask sizes.)

2

A casket; a small box for jewels.

A jewel, locked into the woefullest cask / That ever did contain a thing of worth.

3

A brougham or other private carriage.

4

Obsolete form of casque (“visorless helmet”).

verb

1

To put into a cask.

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