1. Noun
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. Noun
An earthen or pewter cup for liquors; a mug.
3. Noun
The quantity contained in a pot; a potful; as, a pot of ale.
4. Noun
A metal or earthenware extension of a flue above the top of a chimney; a chimney pot.
5. Noun
A crucible; as, a graphite pot; a melting pot.
6. Noun
A wicker vessel for catching fish, eels, etc.
7. Noun
A perforated cask for draining sugar.
8. Noun
A size of paper. See Pott.
9. Verb
To place or inclose in pots
10. Verb
To preserve seasoned in pots.
11. Verb
To set out or cover in pots; as, potted plants or bulbs.
12. Verb
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. Verb
To pocket.
14. Verb
To tipple; to drink.
15. Noun
street names for marijuana
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16. Verb
plant in a pot; "He potted the palm"
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
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