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pail

noun \ˈpāl\

: a round container that is open at the top and usually has a handle

: the amount held by a pail

Full Definition of PAIL

: a usually cylindrical container with a handle : bucket

: the quantity that a pail contains

— pail·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun

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Origin of PAIL

Middle English payle, paille

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to PAIL

Synonyms: bucket

Rhymes with PAIL

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PAILFUL Defined for Kids

pail

noun \ˈpāl\

Definition of PAIL for Kids

: a usually round container with a handle : bucket

: pailful <He poured out a pail of water.>

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