noun a large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; ·esp. one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.
2. hogshead ·noun an english measure of capacity, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52/ imperial gallons; a half pipe.
noun a large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; ·esp. one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.
2. hogshead ·noun an english measure of capacity, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52/ imperial gallons; a half pipe.
Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Webster. 2012