flask

Meanings

• noun

  A small, portable container with a tight-fitting lid, used to carry liquids, especially alcoholic beverages.

  - "He carried a flask of water on his hike."
  - "The explorers brought a flask of brandy to keep warm during their expedition."

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Pronunciation

1. /flæsk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flask
ask , task , mask , rask

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Variants

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flask , flasks , Erlenmeyer flask , Florence flask , Florence flasks , vacuum flask , hip flask , Dewar flask , dewar , dewars

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Etymology

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The word 'flask' comes from the Old English word 'flasch', meaning 'skin' or 'bag'. It later evolved to refer to a container with a narrow neck and a wide body.

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Trivia

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1. A flask can hold between 100 ml and 1 liter of liquid.

2. The term 'flask' is also used in chemistry to refer to a laboratory container used for storing or reacting chemicals.

3. In ancient times, people used animal bladders or skins as flasks to carry liquids.

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Related Concepts

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1. hip flask: A small, concealable flask worn on the hip.

2. thermos flask: A type of insulated flask designed to keep liquids hot or cold for extended periods.

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Culture

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In literature, a flask often represents adventure, travel, or survival. In art, it can symbolize the human condition or the passage of time. In music, it can be found as a metaphor in songs about love, longing, or the pursuit of intoxication.

How to Memorize "flask"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, cylindrical container with a narrow neck and a wide body, often made of metal or glass. Imagine the tight-fitting lid and the liquid inside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flask' with the image of an explorer on a journey, carrying a container of precious liquid to sustain him.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'flask' with the word 'ask', as in 'A Skin Ask' or 'An Alcohol Skin Ask'.

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