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keg

keg [ keg ]


noun  (plural kegs)
Definition:
 
1. small barrel: a small barrel used for storing liquids

2. beer barrel: an aluminum barrel that is used for storing and transporting beer

3. contents of keg: the amount that a keg can hold

4. nail weight unit: a unit of weight used for nails, equivalent to 45.5kg (100 lb)



transitive verb  (past and past participle kegged, present participle keg·ging, 3rd person present singular kegs)
Definition:
 
store beer in barrel: to put or store beer in a small barrel

[Early 17th century. Alteration of cag< Old Norse kaggi]
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