fût

Definitions of fût
  1. noun
    a large cask especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 butts or 252 gals
    synonyms: cuve, tonneau
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    type of:
    tonneau
    a cylindrical container that holds liquids
  2. noun
    a cylindrical container that holds liquids
    synonyms: tonneau
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    barrique, tonneau
    a large cask (especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 hogsheads or 126 gallons)
    tonnelet
    small cask or barrel
    cuve, tonneau
    a large cask especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 butts or 252 gals
    baquet, cuve, tonnelet
    a small wooden keg
    citerne, tonneau à eau
    a butt set on end to contain water especially to store rainwater
    type of:
    récipient
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
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