flask

BrE /flɑːsk/ AmE /flæsk/

noun en → es

1 CONTAINER [singular] B2

a container with a narrow mouth, used for holding liquids such as water or wine

botella, frasco, termo

  • carry a flask of something

Collocations flask of water · thermos flask

  • He carried a flask of wine in his backpack.

    Llevaba una botella de vino en su mochila.

2 MEDICAL [singular] C1

a small container for holding medicine or other liquids, often made of glass and having a long neck

frasco de medicamento, ampolla

  • carry a flask of something

Collocations flask of medicine · glass flask

  • She carried a small flask of medicine with her.

    Llevaba un pequeño frasco de medicamento con ella.

3 SCIENTIFIC [singular] C1

a container used in scientific experiments, often made of glass and having a long neck or other special shape

frasco de laboratorio, recipiente de vidrio

  • use a flask for something

Collocations flask of liquid · glass flask

  • The scientist used a flask to hold the chemical solution.

    El científico usó un frasco para contener la solución química.