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gal·lon
gallon
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- pronunciation:
- gae
ln
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definition 1: |
in the US, a unit of capacity equal to four quarts, eight pints, or 3.7854 liters. (abbr.: gal.)
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definition 2: |
any container that holds one gallon.
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definition 3: |
in the UK, a unit of capacity equal to four quarts, eight pints, or 4.5461 liters in liquid measure, or 277.420 cu. in. in dry measure. (abbr.: gal.)
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related words: |
bottle |
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