BUCKET
—none. 1 a round open container with a handle, for carrying or drawing water etc. B amount contained in this. 2 (in plural.) Colloq. Large quantities, esp of rain or tears. 3 scoop in a water wheel, dredger, etc. —verb. (-t-) colloq. 1 (often foll. By down) (esp of rain) pour heavily. 2 (often foll. By along) move or drive fast or bumpily. [anglo-french]