ETYM Old Eng. boket; cf. AS. buc pitcher, or Corn. buket tub.
1. An open-topped and roughly cylindrical vessel; SYN. pail.
2. The quantity contained in a bucket; SYN. bucketful.

1. A small can.
2. A wooden bucket.
Small can or drinking vessel.

For holding coal; shaped to permit pouring the coal onto the fire; SYN. coal scuttle.