1. tun - Noun
2. tun - Verb
3. Tun - Proper noun
A large cask; an oblong vessel bulging in the middle, like a pipe or puncheon, and girt with hoops; a wine cask.
A fermenting vat.
A certain measure for liquids, as for wine, equal to two pipes, four hogsheads, or 252 gallons. In different countries, the tun differs in quantity.
A weight of 2,240 pounds. See Ton.
An indefinite large quantity.
A drunkard; -- so called humorously, or in contempt.
Any shell belonging to Dolium and allied genera; -- called also tun-shell.
To put into tuns, or casks.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAfter the ‘tahlil’ and ‘talkin’ recitations, Tunku Azizah poured scented water over Tun Rahah’s grave, followed by Muhyiddin, Najib and his family members. Source: Internet
An English tun (an old wine cask volume measurement equivalent to 954 litres) of wine weighs roughly a tonne, 954 kg if full of water, a little less for wine. Source: Internet
A very common snack eaten by Libyans is known as khubs bi' tun, literally meaning "bread with tuna fish", usually served as a baked baguette or pita bread stuffed with tuna fish that has been mixed with harissa (chili sauce) and olive oil. Source: Internet
He later became the Legal Affairs Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department during Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s time in power from 2009 to 2013 as well as during the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government led by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Source: Internet
At Saturday’s press conference, Brig-Gen Zaw Min Tun repeated the military chief’s vow that the Tatmadaw will do whatever it can to ensure a free and fair election. Source: Internet
He said Dr Tun, who cared for patients with complex neurological conditions, was a 'great believer in the power of love' who 'loved to help people'. Source: Internet