hogshead Definition
a large cask, especially one containing from 63 to 140 gallons (238 to 530 liters).
Using hogshead: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hogshead" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The wine was stored in hogsheads.
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The brewery produces beer in hogsheads.
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The ship carried a cargo of hogsheads of rum.
hogshead Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with hogshead
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If you're going to paint the room, you might as well go the whole hogshead and do the ceiling too.
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He inherited a hogshead of money from his grandfather.
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The innkeeper ordered a hogshead of ale for the festival.
Origins of hogshead
from Middle English 'hogsheved', meaning 'a measure of capacity for wine or beer'
Summary: hogshead in Brief
'Hogshead' [ˈhɒɡzhed] refers to a large cask, typically used for storing wine, beer, or other liquids. It has a capacity of 63 to 140 gallons (238 to 530 liters). The phrase 'go the whole hogshead' means to do something completely or thoroughly. 'Hogshead of money' denotes a large amount of money, while 'hogshead of ale' refers to a large quantity of ale.
