flask

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

Akin to German Flasche, and to Danish flaske.

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: fläsk, IPA: /flɑːsk/, SAMPA: /flA:sk/
• enPR: flăsk, IPA: /flæsk/, SAMPA: /fl{sk/

[edit] Noun

flask (plural flasks)

1. (sciences) Laboratory glassware used to hold larger volumes than test tubes, normally having a narrow mouth of a standard size which widens to a flat or spherical base.
2. A container used to discreetly carry a small amount of a hard alcoholic beverage; a pocket flask.

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