pot

/pˈɒt/

/ˈpɑt/

[noun] [verb]

Pot

[NOUN]

a container which is round, deep, and typically made of metal, used for cooking

a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

synonyms : can

street names for marijuana

synonyms : dope

a container, made of plastic or clay, that is mainly used to grow plants in

synonyms : flowerpot

the quantity contained in a pot

synonyms : potful

a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets

synonyms : potentiometer

slang for a paunch

synonyms : bay window

corporation

potbelly

tummy

the total amount of money or chips that have been wagered or contributed by the players in a particular hand or game, and which will be awarded to the winner or winners of the hand

synonyms : jackpot

kitty

(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

synonyms : batch

to pot

MAIN VERB

to place a plant in a container, made of plastic or clay, filled with fertilized soil

to gently cook the food in a liquid or fat until it becomes tender and easily flaked or shredded

Examples

1. We just took pot luck.

2. A watched pot never boils.

3. Each plant has its own pot in the garden.

4. We’ll have to take pot luck.

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