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Tun word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "tun" word

[noun] a large cask especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 butts or 252 gals
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\Tun\, n. [AS. tunne. See {Ton} a weight.] 1. A large cask; an oblong vessel bulging in the middle, like a pipe or puncheon, and girt with hoops; a wine cask. 2. (Brewing) A fermenting vat. 3. A certain measure for liquids, as for wine, equal to two pipes, four hogsheads, or 252 gallons. In different countries, the tun differs in quantity. 4. (Com.) A weight of 2,240 pounds. See {Ton}. [R.] 5. An indefinite large quantity. --Shak. A tun of man in thy large bulk is writ. --Dryden. 6. A drunkard; -- so called humorously, or in contempt. 7. (Zo["o]l.) Any shell belonging to Dolium and allied genera; -- called also {tun-shell}.
\Tun\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Tunned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tunning}.] To put into tuns, or casks. --Boyle.

See also: barrel | cask |

The fun area, different aproach to word »tun«

Let's analyse "tun" as pure text. This string has Three letters in One syllable and One vowel. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NUT. Average typing speed for these characters is 750 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: - ..- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: tun: 3 = 3, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: tun: 2 + 3 + 5 = 10, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1) 21 World Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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