
Bucket
Variety of Uses
Not limited to water; can carry various substances and small items.
He used the bucket to carry the apples.
Casual Expression
'Kick the bucket' is an informal way to say someone has died.
My grandfather kicked the bucket last year.
Quantitative Expression
'Drop in the bucket' means a tiny amount in comparison to what's needed.
The charity donation was just a drop in the bucket. Compare with
BarrelCanisterCaskContainerHodReceptacleTubVessel
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