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hogshead

noun

ˈhȯgz-ˌhed

Definition of hogshead

as in barrel

an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages the ship's hold carried 164 hogsheads of molasses

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Recent Examples of hogshead The whiskey was initially aged in American oak hogsheads and then married in European oak puncheons. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The 50-year-old was assembled from four hogsheads selected by master of whisky creation Sarah Burgess. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hogshead

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Specifically, Mehta highlighted management's commentary on solid execution in Venezuela, with gross production expected to more than double to nearly 600 kbd (kilo barrels per day) by 2031 via three joint ventures.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Asia was flat to down today as the price of oil remained painfully high—above $114 per barrel.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of barrel

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The team also evaluated methods for attaching sensors to storage casks, with the aim of developing installations capable of remaining in place for years under high-temperature and high-radiation conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
In the case of the Dalmore, the new Cigar Malt Signature Reserve Aged 18 Years was aged across a total of five different cask types, yielding a whisky that can be enjoyed on its own as well as sipped with a fine cigar.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cask

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The mollusks can form dense colonies that clog pipes, obstruct water flow and foul boat motors.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Prolonged pump stoppages could lead to a disastrous local scenario of ruptured water supply, district heating, and sewage pipes, even if electricity remains available elsewhere in the country.

— Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

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