Antonyms for barrelled

Grammar : Verb

Spell : bar-uh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbær əl

Definition of barrelled

Origin : mid-15c., "to put in barrels," from barrel (n.). Meaning "to move quickly" is 1930, American English slang, perhaps suggestive of a rolling barrel. Related: Barreled; barreling.

As in run : verb move fast on foot
As in rush : verb hurry, speed
As in scurry : verb move along swiftly
As in speed : verb move along quickly
As in whisk : verb brush quickly; hasten
As in festinate : verb rush
As in hightail : verb run
As in floor it : verb drive at full speed
As in fly : verb run or pass swiftly
As in hotfoot : verb hurry
As in hurry : verb act, move speedily

Example sentences :

They barrelled many, but in general there is an import of Swedish.
Extract from : « A Tour in Ireland » by Arthur Young

Barrelled Cod, Lent fish, are best in winter or about March.
Extract from : « The Gastronomic Regenerator: » by Alexis Soyer

There is another arrow, known as the barrelled arrow, which is largest in the middle, and tapers thence towards each end.
Extract from : « The Theory and Practice of Archery » by Horace Ford

The cylindrical and the barrelled shapes are therefore recommended as the best for target-shooting.
Extract from : « The Theory and Practice of Archery » by Horace Ford

Some of the Northern States have collected and barrelled up paper money.
Extract from : « The Life of John Marshall (Volume 1 of 4) » by Albert J. Beveridge

The whole energy, and knowledge, and resource of the land are barrelled up in the towns.
Extract from : « Claret and Olives, from the Garonne to the Rhone » by Angus B. Reach

But both the arches of the lantern and the barrelled vault of the choir keep the round arch.
Extract from : « Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine » by Edward A. Freeman

This was the "spirit-house," used for the storage of the spirits of turpentine when barrelled for market, and awaiting shipment.
Extract from : « Among the Pines » by James R. Gilmore

To prepare it for market the leaves are cut before the seed stalk appears, and after washing are barrelled or crated for shipment.
Extract from : « Farm Gardening with Hints on Cheap Manuring » by Anonymous

By old custom this was collected, barrelled, and sold for the benefit of the ship.
Extract from : « From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life » by Captain A. T. Mahan

Synonyms for barrelled

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