Plural of cask
regular plural
The plural of cask is casks.
Forms of cask
| Singular | cask /kɑːsk/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | casks /kɑːsks/ |
| Countable | countable |
Casks in a sentence
- Archer, with great ceremony, turned on the flow to rack the precious golden stuff into casks.1987, Keith Dunstan, The Amber Nectar, Ringwood: Vicking O'Neil, page 108. From the entry rack
- In many breweries the casks are repitched every time before use.1940, Herbert Lloyd Hind, Brewing: science and practice, Volume 2, page 855. From the entry repitch
- Wooden casks serve a special role in the maturation of lambic by allowing a little oxygen to slowly contact the beer.1990, Jean Guinard, Lambic, Brewers Publications, →ISBN. From the entry lambic
- The original sommeliers were butlers and had to verify the identity of wines, not in labeled bottles as today but in large casks when delivered to their rooms.2014 March 5, Bill St. John, “Learning the master sommelier way”, in Chicago Tribune, section 6, page 3, columns 1–2. From the entry somm
- Near the memorial were some wine casks and an unopened stubby of beer, whose label was yet to fade, which had been left to slake the thirst of the deceased.2004, Michael McGirr, Bypass: The Story of a Road, Pan Macmillan Australia, published 2005, page 117. From the entry stubby
Meaning of cask
- noun A large barrel for the storage of liquid, especially of alcoholic drinks. (See a diagram of cask sizes.).
- noun A casket; a small box for jewels.
- noun A brougham or other private carriage.
Questions about the plural of cask
- What is the plural of cask?
- The plural of cask is casks.
- Is cask countable?
- Cask is a countable noun.
Source and license
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