Barreled

/ˈbærəld/ adjective

Definition

Shaped like or stored in a barrel; having a cylindrical or rounded form.

Etymology

From barrel + -ed (adjective-forming suffix). The term can describe both objects shaped like barrels and items stored or transported in barrel containers.

Kelly Says

A 'barreled chest' is actually a medical term—it describes lungs with emphysema that become so inflamed they make the chest look barrel-shaped, a telltale sign of serious lung disease.

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