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gallon
UK /ˈɡælən/ US /ˈɡælən/
noun 5name 1
Definitions
noun
1
A unit of volume, equivalent to eight pints
2
exactly 4.54609 liters; an imperial gallon
3
231 cubic inches or approximately 3.785 liters for liquids (a "U.S. liquid gallon")
4
one-eighth of a U.S. bushel or approximately 4.405 liters for dry goods (a "U.S. dry gallon").
5
A large quantity (of any liquid).
The pipe burst and gallons of water flooded into the kitchen.
name
1
A surname.
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