What does "cask" mean?

Cask: A barrel-shaped vessel made of staves headings, and hoops, usually fitted together so as to hold liquids. It may be larger or smaller than a barrel.

Additional senses

  1. 2.The quantity contained in a cask.
  2. 3.A casket; a small box for jewels. [Obs.] Shak.
  3. 4.To put into a cask.

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