First Known Use: 14th century
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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
1
: a usually cylindrical container with a handle : bucket
2
: the quantity that a pail contains
— pail·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun
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Origin of PAIL
Middle English payle, paille
Related to PAIL
- Synonyms
- bucket
Rhymes with PAIL
PAIL Defined for Kids
pail
noun \ˈpāl\
Definition of PAIL for Kids
1
: a usually round container with a handle : bucket
2
: pailful <He poured out a pail of water.>
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