vat Synonyms
vat Meaning
vat (n)
a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production
a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
vat (n.)
A large vessel, cistern, or tub, especially one used for holding in an immature state, chemical preparations for dyeing, or for tanning, or for tanning leather, or the like.
A measure for liquids, and also a dry measure; especially, a liquid measure in Belgium and Holland, corresponding to the hectoliter of the metric system, which contains 22.01 imperial gallons, or 26.4 standard gallons in the United States.
A wooden tub for washing ores and mineral substances in.
A square, hollow place on the back of a calcining furnace, where tin ore is laid to dry.
A vessel for holding holy water.
vat (v. t.)
To put or transfer into a vat.
vat Sentence Examples
- The vat of chemicals bubbled and hissed with an eerie glow.
- The brewer poured the hops into the fermentation vat, kicking off the beer-making process.
- The vat's capacity was so large that it could hold thousands of gallons of liquid.
- The electrician carefully inspected the wiring around the vat to ensure safety.
- The molten metal poured into the vat, creating a blindingly bright spectacle.
- The vat was a testament to the factory's industrial prowess, producing vast quantities of goods.
- The archaeologist uncovered a vat filled with ancient artifacts, revealing a glimpse into a bygone era.
- The vat of acid posed a serious hazard, requiring careful handling and disposal.
- The gardener filled the vat with water to irrigate her thirsty plants.
- The vat's contents solidified into a thick paste, requiring specialized equipment to remove it.
FAQs About the word vat
a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production, a large open vessel for holding or storing liquidsA large ve
jug, bucket, jar, pitcher, container,bowl, bottle, kettle, bag, keg
No antonyms found.
The vat of chemicals bubbled and hissed with an eerie glow.
The brewer poured the hops into the fermentation vat, kicking off the beer-making process.
The vat's capacity was so large that it could hold thousands of gallons of liquid.
The electrician carefully inspected the wiring around the vat to ensure safety.
