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Definition bucket in American English

bucket noun

[countable] noun
/ˈbʌkət/
1

a round open container with a handle, used for carrying liquid and substances such as sand or dirt

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1.1

the things in a bucket, or the amount a bucket contains

Example

a bucket of soapy water

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2

a part of a machine shaped like an open container, used for moving dirt, stones, etc.

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Definition bucket in American English