Barrel meaning

Barrel definition

1. The air horn in the carburetor . In particular, it is that part where the throttle valve is located. If a carburetor has four openings with a throttle valve in each, it is called a "four-barrel carburetor." Also see Carburetor barrel .
2. Another name for the cylinder .

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