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chaldron

 

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Noun chaldron has 1 sense
  1. chaldron - a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 36 bushels
    --1 is a kind of
    British capacity unit, Imperial capacity unit

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Chaldron

Description

A chaldron is a historical unit of dry measure, used especially for measuring coal. It originated in England and was an essential measurement unit for coal transportation and trade.

Senses

Sense 1: Unit of Measure

As a unit of measure, a chaldron is equivalent to around 36 bushels or approximately 1.28 cubic meters.

Sample Sentence:
- The coal delivery was estimated to be one chaldron, enough to heat the entire town for a week.

Sense 2: Historical Usage

Historically, the term chaldron was widely used in the coal industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Sample Sentence:
- The chaldron played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution, as it facilitated the efficient transportation and trade of coal across England.

Sense 3: Local Usage

In certain local contexts or regions, the term chaldron might still be used colloquially to refer to a large, unspecified amount or load.

Sample Sentence:
- They had to haul a chaldron of firewood to keep the fireplace going through the winter.

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