Casklike

/ˈkæskˌlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or having the shape, characteristics, or appearance of a cask or barrel.

Etymology

Compound of cask and -like suffix, a standard formation for creating adjectives describing similarity or resemblance.

Kelly Says

Something described as 'casklike' immediately triggers a mental image of roundness and robustness — writers use this to suggest both stability and the weight of history or tradition.

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