pail

Meanings

• noun

  A large open-topped container without handles, used for carrying or transporting liquids or loose materials.

  - "He carried a pail of water from the well."
  - "The gardener used a pail to transport soil."

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Pronunciation

1. /peɪl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bucket

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pail
ail , mail , ailes , hail , jail , mail

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Variants

List of all variants of pail that leads to same result
pail , pailful , pailfuls , pails , pailsful , slop pail , slop pails

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English pfel, pfelge, a tub or bucket.

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Trivia

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1. A pail is also known as a 'tub,' 'can,' or 'pitcher' in various contexts.

2. The term 'pailful' means full or overflowing with something, derived from the word 'pail'.

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Related Concepts

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1. bucket: A pail is a type of bucket.

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Culture

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In literature, the pail is often used as a symbol of labor or hard work. For instance, in John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath,' the Joad family uses pails to collect water during their journey.

How to Memorize "pail"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, open-topped container used for carrying water or other materials.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pail' with carrying or transporting liquids or loose materials.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Pails are used to Pour And Ilk'.

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