pail
UK: peɪl | US: peɪl
n. a bucket, typically made of metal or wood, used for carrying liquids or other materials.
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The word "pail" originates from Middle English paile, derived from Old French paelle (meaning "pan, bucket"), which in turn traces back to Latin patella (a diminutive of patina, meaning "shallow dish"). Over time, the term evolved in English to specifically denote a bucket-like container. Its compact structure and lack of separable morphemes reflect its direct borrowing and adaptation from Romance languages.
She carried a pail of water from the well.
The child filled his pail with sand at the beach.
A metal pail stood by the door, collecting rainwater.
He used a wooden pail to feed the livestock.
The painter dipped his brush into a pail of whitewash.