Meaning
gallon; stripe
- unit of liquid capacity used in Anglo-Saxon countries (gallon)
- ornamental braid or stripe indicating military rank
In a sentence
Un gallone americano corrisponde a circa tre litri e ottanta.
An American gallon corresponds to about 3.8 liters.
L'ufficiale mostrava con orgoglio i galloni cuciti sulla divisa.
The officer proudly displayed the stripes sewn onto his uniform.
Quanti galloni di benzina entrano nel serbatoio di quel camion?
How many gallons of gasoline fit in that truck's tank?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gallone | masculine · singular |
| galloni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Note the two distinct meanings: unit of volume (gallon) vs military rank stripe.