meaning of pot
1. A metallic or earthen vessel, appropriated to any of a great variety of uses, as for boiling meat or vegetables, for holding liquids, for plants, etc. ; as, a quart pot; a flower pot; a bean pot.
2. An earthen or pewter cup for liquors; a mug.
3. The quantity contained in a pot; a potful; as, a pot of ale.
4. A metal or earthenware extension of a flue above the top of a chimney; a chimney pot.
5. A crucible; as, a graphite pot; a melting pot.
6. A wicker vessel for catching fish, eels, etc.
7. A perforated cask for draining sugar.
8. A size of paper. See Pott.
9. To place or inclose in pots
10. To preserve seasoned in pots.
11. To set out or cover in pots; as, potted plants or bulbs.
12. To drain; as, to pot sugar, by taking it from the cooler, and placing it in hogsheads, etc. , having perforated heads, through which the molasses drains off.
13. To pocket.
14. To tipple; to drink.
15. metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
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