Keg
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɛɡ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Keg is a noun meaning A round, traditionally wooden container of lesser capacity than a barrel, often used to store beer.
Meaning
A round, traditionally wooden container of lesser capacity than a barrel, often used to store beer.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To store in a keg.
- (UK) The pulling down of someone's trousers or kegs, oftentimes as a kind of bullying or prank.
Example Sentences
He gestured toward the empty chair and the other officers began passing him their kegged beef and ship's biscuit.
Many of us get impatient with the tedium of bottling after a year or two and start thinking about kegging our beers instead.
He bore on his shoulder a stout keg, that seemed full of liquor, and made signs for Rip to approach and assist him with his load.
Word Forms
- kegs
- kegging
- kegged
Synonyms for keg
Depending on context, synonyms include kegful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kegful, pint, cask, rundlet, ale, brew.
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