The word tun is etymologically related to the word ton for the unit of mass, the mass of a tun of wine being approximately one long ton, which is 2 240 pounds (1 016 kg).

The meaning of TUN is a large cask especially for wine.

Dec 10, 2012 · tun (plural tuns or tunob) A part of the ancient Maya Long Count Calendar system which corresponds to 18 winal cycles or 360 days.

The Heidelberg Tun is a huge wine barrel in the cellar of Heidelberg castle. It holds 58,000 gallons. The word tun echoes in our language as the T-O-N, ton -- no longer a unit of volume, …

Under extreme conditions, tardigrades may engage in cryptobiosis, a process in which they may become completely dehydrated and roll up into a little ball called a "tun."

There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun tun, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

The tun (Old English: tunne, Latin: tunellus, Template:Lang-la-x-medieval) is an English unit of liquid volume (not weight), used for measuring wine,[1] oil or honey.

What is the Tun (unit)? The tun is an English unit of liquid volume, used for measuring wine, oil or honey.

[measure of weight or capacity], late 14c., "the quantity necessary to fill a tun or ask of wine;" the word is identical to tun (q.v.) "large barrel for wine, ale, or other liquid," often one of definite …

Here are a few general definitions: 1) Tun can refer to a large cask or barrel used for holding liquids, typically alcohol. It is commonly used in brewing or winemaking industries.