Visual meaning of 'pail'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of pail: A vessel of wood, tin, plastic, etc., usually cylindrical and having a handle -- used especially for carrying liquids, for example water or milk; a bucket (sometimes with a cover). - Image 1

pail: A vessel of wood, tin, plastic, etc., usually cylindrical and having a handle -- used especially for carrying liquids, for example water or milk; a bucket (sometimes with a cover). - Thumbnail 1

pail: A vessel of wood, tin, plastic, etc., usually cylindrical and having a handle -- used especially for carrying liquids, for example water or milk; a bucket (sometimes with a cover). - Thumbnail 2

noun

A vessel of wood, tin, plastic, etc., usually cylindrical and having a handle -- used especially for carrying liquids, for example water or milk; a bucket (sometimes with a cover).

"The milkmaid carried a pail of milk in each hand."

material utensil utility item thing

Visual illustration of pail: (In technical use) A closed (covered) cylindrical shipping container.

noun

(In technical use) A closed (covered) cylindrical shipping container.

"The company shipped the new computer parts in a sturdy metal pail. "

technical item utensil