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bucketa round open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other materials

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a round open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other materials

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌkɪt/

Example Sentences

  • My bucket list includes eating pizza in Italy and petting a kangaroo in Australia.
  • He accidentally kicked the bucket while cleaning the garage, and water went everywhere.
  • The firefighters used buckets to put out the small fire.

bucket

NOUN

[/ˈbʌkɪt/]

a round open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other materials

a cheerful farmer lifts a large round metal container with a curved handle from the stone well. Water sloshes gently inside the container as she carries it toward her thirsty plants. The container's round shape and sturdy handle make it perfect for transporting the heavy water load. She walks carefully to avoid spilling as vegetables in her garden wilt from the heat. A helpful dog follows behind while chickens gather near the well hoping for water.  a round open container with a handle being used for carrying liquids
💡 Concept

a cheerful farmer lifts a large round metal container with a curved handle from the stone well. Water sloshes gently inside the container as she carries it toward her thirsty plants. The container's round shape and sturdy handle make it perfect for transporting the heavy water load. She walks carefully to avoid spilling as vegetables in her garden wilt from the heat. A helpful dog follows behind while chickens gather near the well hoping for water. a round open container with a handle being used for carrying liquids

Duck it low and tuck it close - keep your bucket safe below!
🎵 Rhyme

Duck it low and tuck it close - keep your bucket safe below!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbʌkɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbʌkɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootbucket

🎵Rhyme

duck itluck ittuck it
duck it
luck it
tuck it

🔗Collocations

kick the bucket
bucket list
water bucket
ice bucket
bucket of rain
fill a bucket
drop in the bucket

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My bucket list includes eating pizza in Italy and petting a kangaroo in Australia.

😄 Fun example

He accidentally kicked the bucket while cleaning the garage, and water went everywhere.

The firefighters used buckets to put out the small fire.

Her donation was just a drop in the bucket compared to what was needed.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

pailcontainerbasinvesseltub

Antonyms

cupthimble

Related

handlewatercarrypourcontainer

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