Bucket

['bʌkɪt]

Definition

(noun.) a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top.

(noun.) the quantity contained in a bucket.

(verb.) carry in a bucket.

(verb.) put into a bucket.

Editor: Tracy--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A vessel for drawing up water from a well, or for catching, holding, or carrying water, sap, or other liquids.

(n.) A vessel (as a tub or scoop) for hoisting and conveying coal, ore, grain, etc.

(n.) One of the receptacles on the rim of a water wheel into which the water rushes, causing the wheel to revolve; also, a float of a paddle wheel.

(n.) The valved piston of a lifting pump.

Editor: Madge

Definition

n. a vessel for drawing or holding water &c.; one of the compartments on the circumference of a water-wheel or one of the scoops of a dredging-machine: the leather socket for holding the whip in driving or for the carbine or lance when mounted: a name given to the pitcher in some orchids.—ns. Buck′etful as much as a bucket will hold; Buck′eting (U.S.) jerky rowing; Buck′et-shop slang term for the offices of 'outside brokers'—mere agents for bets on the rise or fall of prices of stock &c.; Buck′et-wheel a contrivance for raising water by means of buckets attached to the circumference of a wheel.—Give the bucket to dismiss; Kick the bucket (slang) to die.

Checker: Marie

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