pail

[peɪl]

pail Definition

a bucket, typically with a handle and spout, used for carrying liquids.

Using pail: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pail" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She filled the pail with water from the well.

  • Example

    He kicked over the pail of paint by accident.

  • Example

    The child played with a plastic pail and shovel on the beach.

pail Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pail

Phrases with pail

  • a list of things that one wants to do before they die

    Example

    Skydiving is on my pail list.

  • to die

    Example

    After a long battle with cancer, he finally kicked the pail.

  • a set of toys used for playing in sand or dirt, consisting of a small bucket and a scoop with a short handle

    Example

    The children enjoyed playing with their pail and shovel at the park.

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Summary: pail in Brief

'Pail' [peɪl] is a noun that refers to a bucket with a handle and spout, commonly used for carrying liquids. Examples include 'She filled the pail with water from the well.' and 'The child played with a plastic pail and shovel on the beach.' The term also extends into phrases like 'pail list,' a list of things one wants to do before they die.

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