Word
bucket
A cylindrical container, open at the top, with a handle, used for carrying liquids or granular materials.
Meanings
A cylindrical container, open at the top, with a handle, used for carrying liquids or granular materials.
(Informal) A large amount of something.
(Sports, especially basketball) The hoop or net into which players try to throw the ball.
Examples
- He filled the bucket with water from the well to water his garden.
- It rained buckets last night, causing small puddles to form in the street.
- The player jumped high and scored a fantastic bucket just as the buzzer sounded.
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