Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

barrelled

verb
/ˈbærəld/
Definition
the past tense and past participle of barrel, meaning to move quickly or to roll something into a barrel.
Examples
  • He barrelled down the hill on his bike, racing to the finish line.
  • The team barrelled through the project, finishing ahead of schedule.
Meaning
To have moved swiftly or to have stored something in a barrel.
Synonyms
  • rushed
  • sprinted
  • charged
  • hurried