ullage Meaning & Definition
What Does Ullage Mean?
Ullage is used as a noun meaning In a wine bottle, the empty space between the cork and the top of the wine. It can also mean In a cask or barrel, the empty space, occupied by air, that is created by not completely filling the cask or barrel, or through spillage. As a verb, it means To gauge the amount of empty space between the top of a cask and the level of liquid inside it.
Ullage: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈʌl.ɪd͡ʒ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | ullages |
| Verb forms | ullages, ullaging, ullaged |
Ullage Definition (Noun)
- In a wine bottle, the empty space between the cork and the top of the wine.
- In a cask or barrel, the empty space, occupied by air, that is created by not completely filling the cask or barrel, or through spillage.
- The topping up of such a barrel with fresh wine.
- In an industrial setting, the empty space in a tank, especially as for fuel.
- Additional cargo of little or no value taken on to prevent movement or shifting of the purposive cargo.
- Leftover wine surreptitiously drunk by waiters as they clear away the glasses.
Ullage as a Verb
- To gauge the amount of empty space between the top of a cask and the level of liquid inside it.
Noun
- In an industrial setting, the empty space in a tank, such as for fuel.
Synonyms of Ullage
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Ullage synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ullage (countable and uncountable, plural ullages)
ullage (third-person singular simple present ullages, present participle ullaging, simple past and past participle ullaged)
Words That Rhyme With Ullage
Origin of Ullage
From Middle English ulage, from Anglo-Norman ulliage, from *ullier (“to fill a partially empty cask”), from Old French oel (“bunghole”, literally “eye”), from Latin oculus (“eye”). See French ouillage.
Ullage Pronunciation
You say ullage as /ˈʌl.ɪd͡ʒ/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ʌl).
Common Questions About Ullage
Is ullage a noun or a verb?
Ullage is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of ullage?
The plural of ullage is ullages.
What is the past tense of ullage?
The past tense of ullage is ullaged. The present participle is ullaging.