flask

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /flɑːsk/

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• Hyphenation: flask

Noun

Singular flask

Plural flasks

A pocket flask.

A laboratory flask.

1. (countable) A flask is a small, flat container used for carrying liquids, especially alcohol, in a pocket.

   He took a sip of whiskey from the silver flask in his coat.

2. (countable) A flask is a container used in laboratories to hold, heat, or mix liquids.

   The scientist poured the solution into the flask to start the experiment.