flask
liquid container / laboratory vessel / vacuum bottle
Noun
pl: flasks
This term describes a portable vessel designed for containment and preservation. In a personal context, it often carries a connotation of discretion or utility, such as a hip flask used for spirits or a thermos for travel. In scientific settings, the word shifts toward precision and functionality. Laboratory flasks are defined by their specific geometries, such as the conical shape of an Erlenmeyer flask, which allows for vigorous mixing without splashing.
Meanings
Noun
A container, typically made of glass or metal, used for holding liquids such as alcohol or water.
"He carried a small silver flask of whiskey in his jacket pocket."