pail pail /ˈpeɪl/

noun

1. () A roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top  ( bucket , pail )
   a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
    I keep a bucket in the utility room to mop the floors
   I keep a bucket in the utility room to mop the floors
   
   
2. The quantity contained in a pail  ( pail , pailful )
   the quantity contained in a pail