Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skeen
noun
/skiːn/
Definition
A small, narrow vessel or container, typically used for holding liquids or other substances.
Examples
- He poured the whisky into a skeen for the tasting event.
- In the old village, a skeen of honey was a common gift.
Meaning
The term ‘skeen’ often refers to a small cask or container, usually made of wood or metal, used to store liquids such as whisky or oil. It can also mean a shallow, curved dish.
Synonyms
- vessel
- container
- cask
