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.

(slang) In an unpleasant or dangerous situation. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, barrel.

(law) Describing a cause of action that can not be brought to court because the statute of limitations has passed.

Sylvia nisoria, an Old World warbler.