- (n.) A measure for liquids, and also a dry measure; especially, a liquid measure in Belgium and Holland, corresponding to the hectoliter of the metric system, which contains 22.01 imperial gallons or 26.4 standard gallons in the United States.
- (n.) A large vessel, cistern or tub, especially one used for holding in an immature state, chemical preparations for dyeing or for tanning or for tanning leather or the like.
- (n.) A wooden tub for washing ores and mineral substances in.
- (n.) A vessel for holding holy water.
- (v.t.) To put or transfer into a vat.
- (n.) A square, hollow place on the back of a calcining furnace, where tin ore is laid to dry.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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