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cask

cask [ kask ] (plural casks)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. barrel containing alcohol: a wooden barrel containing alcoholic drink

2. container like barrel: a container resembling a barrel, whether or not of wood

3. contents of barrel: the contents of a barrel or similar container

4. energy 
Same as  flask (sense 6)


[Early 16th century. Directly or via French casque< Spanish casco "helmet, skull" < Latin quassare (see quash2)]
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