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Meaning of PAIL

Pronunciation:  peyl

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a roughly cylindrical that is vessel open at the top
  2. [n]  the quantity contained in a pail
 
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 Synonyms: bucket, pailful
 
 See Also: cannikin, containerful, dinner bucket, dinner pail, dredging bucket, kibble, slop jar, slop pail, vessel, water wheel, waterwheel, wine bucket, wine cooler

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pail\, n. [OE. paile, AS. p[ae]gel a wine vessel, a pail,
akin to D. & G. pegel a watermark, a gauge rod, a measure of
wine, Dan. p[ae]gel half a pint.]
A vessel of wood or tin, etc., usually cylindrical and having
a bail, -- used esp. for carrying liquids, as water or milk,
etc.; a bucket. It may, or may not, have a cover. --Shak.
 
Dream Dictionary
 
 Definition: Seeing or carry a pail in your dream indicates an improvement in your current situation. If the pail is filled pail, then it means abundance, love and wealth. If the pail is empty, then it means that you will overcome some loss or conflict. The dream may also be a pun on pale.
 

 

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