vat

1. n. A large vessel, cistern, or tub, especially one used for holding in an immature state, chemical preparations for dyeing, or for tanning, or for tanning leather, or the like. Source: opted

2. n. A measure for liquids, and also a dry measure; especially, a liquid measure in Belgium and Holland, corresponding to the hectoliter of the metric system, which contains 22.01 imperial gallons, or 26.4 standard gallons in the United States. Source: opted

3. n. A wooden tub for washing ores and mineral substances in. Source: opted

4. n. A square, hollow place on the back of a calcining furnace, where tin ore is laid to dry. Source: opted

5. n. A vessel for holding holy water. Source: opted

6. v. t. To put or transfer into a vat. Source: opted

7. n. a tax based on the value of the goods collected by the end retailer Source: wordnet

8. n. a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids Source: wordnet

9. 1. A large vessel, cistern, or tub, especially one used for holding in an immature state, chemical preparations for dyeing, or for tanning, or for tanning leather, or the like. Let him produce his vase and tubs, in opposition to heaps of arms and standards. Addison. 2. A measure for liquids, and also a dry measure; especially, a liquid measure in Belgium and Holland, corresponding to the hectoliter of the metric system, which contains 22.01 imperial gallons, or 26.4 standard gallons in the United States. Note: The old Dutch grain vat averaged 0.762 Winchester bushel. The old London coal vat contained 9 bushels. The solid-measurement vat of Amsterdam contains 40 cubic feet; the wine vat, 241.57 imperial gallons, and the vat for olive oil, 225.45 imperial gallons. 3. (Metal.) (a) A wooden tub for washing ores and mineral substances in. (b) A square, hollow place on the back of a calcining furnace, where tin ore is laid to dry. 4. (R. C. Ch.) A vessel for holding holy water. To put or transfer into a vat. Source: webster

10. n:100 n. a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production Source: ecdict

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