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Tun Common

Tun has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a large cask especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 butts or 252 gals

tun
2

A large cask; an oblong vessel bulging in the middle, like a pipe or puncheon, and girt with hoops; a wine cask.

3

A part of the ancient Maya Long Count Calendar system which corresponds to 18 winal cycles or 360 days.

Verb
1

To put into tuns, or casks.