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Meaning of Bucket
A bucket is a container made of a flexible or rigid material, typically having a handle, used for carrying or storing liquids or solids.
Definitions
- A container made of a flexible or rigid material, typically having a handle, used for carrying or storing liquids or solids.
- A quantity that is equal to the amount a bucket can hold.
- In computing, a bucket can refer to a subdivision of a database or a category for sorting data.
Etymology of Bucket
The word "bucket" originates from the Old French word "bquet," meaning "tub" or "pail," which is derived from the Latin word "baculum," meaning "staff" or "stick," possibly related to the handle of a bucket.
Historically, buckets were made from materials such as wood, metal, or leather, and were used for various purposes, including carrying water, storing food, or hauling soil.
Example Uses
- She filled a bucket with water from the well to wash the clothes.
- The fire brigade used a bucket to scoop water from the lake to put out the fire.
- The programmer divided the data into different buckets to analyze the trends.