Phrase Hound found 129 phrases and 50 compound words that contain barrel. The most common are listed below. Open barrel in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 129
- over a barrelIn a disadvantageous or helpless situation, especially one in which one may be controlled or victimized.
- barrel organA musical instrument in which air from a bellows is admitted to a set of pipes by means of pins inserted into a revolving barrel (typically turned by a crank), originating in France.
- bottom of the barrelThe lowest possible level of a person or thing in terms of character or quality; also, a person or thing at such a level.
- barrel rollAn aerobatic flying maneuver in which the pilot causes the airplane to complete one loop in the same time that the airplane completes one roll, creating the appearance that the airplane is riding on the inside of a cylinder.
- barrel of landA Scandinavian unit of area, varying in size but usually seen as equivalent to an acre.
- pork barrelA barrel used to store pork.
- barrel bombA barrel filled with explosives, used as an improvised unguided bomb and dropped from a helicopter or airplane.
- barrel of monkeysSomeone or something very amusing or funny, fun, mischievous, etc.
- barrel vaultA simple roof having a curved, often semicircular cross section; used to span large distances in railway stations, churches, etc. Usually supported on columns.
- barrel of funA great amount of fun or enjoyment, or something or someone that provides this.
- gun barrelThe barrel of a gun.
- barrel nutAn internally threaded screw having a slotted head.
- cracker barrelA barrel for holding crackers.
- double-barrelAlternative form of double-barrelled: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double, barrelled. Having two barrels, as a gun.
- barrel of laughsA great amount of enjoyment or entertainment, or something or someone that provides this.
- barrel chestA large, deep chest, as:
- African milk barrelA type of succulent plant, resembling a small cactus, of species Euphorbia polygona var. horrida, previously known as Euphorbia horrida.
- barrel pianoAn early pianola or player piano.
- barrel of sunshineA very cheery and happy person.
- Pascal's barrelA hydrostatic experiment in which a long vertical tube is inserted into an otherwise sealed barrel filled with water. Pouring water into the tube leads to an increase in hydrostatic pressure and causes the barrel to burst.
- barrel knotA type of bend knot used to join nylon lines and cords, for its ability to maintain line strength and its non-slip quality. Also known as the blood knot.
- barrel childrenplural of barrel child: A child who is abandoned or left behind by their parents who are seeking a better life abroad.
- barrel drumA drum (membranophone) with a shape that bulges in the middle, forming a barrel-like appearance, usually very large and made of wood with a one-headed and open-bottomed body.
- barrel raceA race (contest) in which a horse must be ridden around standing barrels.
- barrel racingpresent participle and gerund of barrel race
Compound words 50
- gunbarrelAlternative form of gun barrel (“barrel of a gun”).
- barrelhouseA rough-and-tumble drinking establishment.
- barrelmakerA maker of barrels, especially a cooper or a container manufacturer.
- barrellikeResembling or characteristic of a barrel.
- barrelfulAs much as a barrel will hold.
- barrelmancerA player who strategically uses containers of explosives in combat.
- barrelmancyThe strategic use of containers of explosives in combat.
- barrelageQuantity of beer (or other drink) measured in barrels.
- multibarrelHaving more than one barrel.
- barrelerOne who packs goods in barrels.