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barrelful

noun

Etymology

From Middle English barel ful, barell fulle; equivalent to barrel + -ful.

  1. inherited from barel ful

Definitions

  1. As much as a barrel will hold.

  2. A large amount.

    • Chlorophyl is showing up by the barrelful in beauty lotions, tooth pastes, soaps, chewing gum, mouthwashes, antihalitosis tablets, tobacco and dog food.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA