Vat ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Vat ( noun )

1. A large container or open vessel for holding liquids, especially one used for brewing or dying.
2. A large container for holding something such as pickles or chemicals.
3. A container used for collecting and storing taxes.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english fæt; akin to old high german faz vat, latin vas vessel.

Examples:

1. The brewery had several vats of beer fermenting.
2. The pickles were stored in a large vat.
3. The government required businesses to pay taxes on their sales, which were collected in a vat.
4. The company had to pay a heavy vat on their imports.
5. The dye was mixed in a vat before being applied to the fabric.

(As a verb)

Vat ( verb )

1. A large container or open vessel for holding liquids, especially one used for brewing or dying.
2. A large container for holding something such as pickles or chemicals.
3. A container used for collecting and storing taxes.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english fæt; akin to old high german faz vat, latin vas vessel.

Examples:

1. The brewery had several vats of beer fermenting.
2. The pickles were stored in a large vat.
3. The government required businesses to pay taxes on their sales, which were collected in a vat.
4. The company had to pay a heavy vat on their imports.
5. The dye was mixed in a vat before being applied to the fabric.