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kilderkins

noun

plural of kilderkin

as in barrels

an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages the kilderkins that line one wall of the brewpub are just for decoration—there's no beer in them

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Washington previously agreed to loan 172 million barrels of oil from the SPR as part of a wider deal with about 30 countries in the International Energy Agency to release 400 million barrels from reserves around the world.

— Arathy Somasekhar Reuters, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
The Dalmore is a Highland distillery known for aging its whisky in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, often finishing the liquid in rare sherry, port, and other fortified wine barrels.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

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That can crack pipes and leave homeowners dealing with expensive repairs.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Instead of a wall switch, there’s a lever next to the faucet and water is injected directly into the disposal along with enzymes that help break down food to protect pipes.

— Nina Elder, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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