noun

barreling

Barreling (noun) means In materials testing, an unwanted barrel-shaped bulge that forms in a sample under compression instead of it staying straight-sided. Example: “The engineers noted barreling in the metal cylinder after the compression test.”

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noun

In materials testing, an unwanted barrel-shaped bulge that forms in a sample under compression instead of it staying straight-sided.

"The engineers noted barreling in the metal cylinder after the compression test."

verb

Moving forward fast and heavily, often without much control; racing along.

"The truck came barreling down the highway well over the speed limit."

"She was barreling through her to-do list before the deadline hit."

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In plain EnglishThe everyday sense is moving very fast and forcefully, like a barrel rolling downhill; the technical sense (engineering) refers to a test sample bulging outward under pressure.

Common pairings

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “barreling” mean?

The word “barreling” means in materials testing, an unwanted barrel-shaped bulge that forms in a sample under compression instead of it staying straight-sided. In plain terms, the everyday sense is moving very fast and forcefully, like a barrel rolling downhill; the technical sense (engineering) refers to a test sample bulging outward under pressure.

How do you use “barreling” in a sentence?

Here is “barreling” used in a sentence: “The engineers noted barreling in the metal cylinder after the compression test.”

What part of speech is “barreling”?

Depending on how it is used, “barreling” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “barreling” have?

“Barreling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in materials testing, an unwanted barrel-shaped bulge that forms in a sample under compression instead of it staying straight-sided.

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