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pail - What does it mean?

Definition of 'pail'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A vessel of wood, tin, plastic, etc., usually cylindrical and having a handle -- used especially for carrying liquids, for example water or milk; a bucket (sometimes with a cover) .
  • The milkmaid carried a pail of milk in each hand.
  • (In technical use) A closed (covered) cylindrical shipping container.
  • Synonyms

    * bucket

    Anagrams

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