cuveler

Senses

1. 1.

   to put in a vat; to ferment in a vat

   to place (wine, cider, etc.) into a large wooden vessel for fermentation or storage

2. 2.

   to line with a basin or vault

   to construct or install a protective lining or vault structure (in construction/mining)

Examples

• "Le vigneron cuvelle le vin nouveau dans les grands fûts."

  The winemaker puts the new wine into the large casks.

• "On doit cuveler le puits pour éviter les effondrements."

  One must line the well with a vault to prevent collapses.

Usage

A technical term used in winemaking (primarily) and in construction/engineering. Relatively rare in everyday French; most commonly encountered in viticulture or specialized contexts. Related noun: cuve (vat, tank).