A form of electroplating that can plate a high volume of smaller metal objects in one session, the objects being placed together in a non-conductive barrel-shaped cage that undergoes a chemical bath.

plural of escalator barrel

A sharply inclined shaft or tunnel in which escalators are installed underground, particularly at underground railway stations.

plural of cracker barrel

A barrel for holding crackers.

Alternative form of cracker-barrel

(US) Folksy; characteristic of simple small-town people.

plural of barrel knot

A type of bend knot used to join nylon lines and cords, for its ability to maintain line strength and its non-slip quality. Also known as the blood knot.

(often sarcastic) A great amount of fun or enjoyment, or something or someone that provides this.