pail — A bucket, typically made of metal or plastic, used for carrying liquids
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A bucket, typically made of metal or plastic, used for carrying liquids
Pronunciation (IPA): /peɪl/
Korean meaning: 액체를 담거나 운반하는 데 사용하는 통, 양동이
Korean pronunciation: 페일 (강세: 페일)
Example Sentences
- Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.
- The farmer milked the cow into a shiny metal pail.
- My dog thinks every pail is his personal swimming pool.
pail
NOUN//peɪl//
A bucket, typically made of metal or plastic, used for carrying liquids
A bucket for carrying water
A pale sailor carries his pail beneath the sail
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어 'paile'에서 유래했으며, 이는 고대 프랑스어 'paele'(팬, 냄비)에서 온 것으로, 라틴어 'patella'(작은 접시, 무릎뼈)와 관련이 있습니다. 원래는 평평한 용기를 의미했지만 시간이 지나면서 깊은 통의 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.”
“The farmer milked the cow into a shiny metal pail.”
“My dog thinks every pail is his personal swimming pool.”
“She kicked the pail accidentally and water splashed everywhere.”
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