Definition of Pot

1. Noun. Metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid.


2. Verb. Plant in a pot. "He potted the palm"
Generic synonyms: Embed, Engraft, Imbed, Implant, Plant
Specialized synonyms: Repot

3. Noun. A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination.
Exact synonyms: Can, Commode, Crapper, Potty, Stool, Throne, Toilet
Group relationships: Bath, Bathroom, Bathroom, Can, John, Lav, Lavatory, Privy, Toilet
Specialized synonyms: Flushless Toilet, Flush Toilet, Lavatory, Potty Chair, Potty Seat
Generic synonyms: Plumbing Fixture
Terms within: Toilet Bowl, Toilet Seat
Derivative terms: Crap, Stool

4. Noun. The quantity contained in a pot.
Exact synonyms: Potful
Generic synonyms: Containerful

5. Noun. A container in which plants are cultivated.
Exact synonyms: Flowerpot
Generic synonyms: Container
Specialized synonyms: Planter

6. Noun. (often followed by 'of') a large number or amount or extent. "A wad of money"

7. Noun. The cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker).
Exact synonyms: Jackpot, Kitty
Category relationships: Poker, Poker Game
Generic synonyms: Bet, Stake, Stakes, Wager

8. Noun. Slang for a paunch.
Exact synonyms: Bay Window, Corporation, Potbelly, Tummy
Generic synonyms: Belly, Paunch
Language type: Argot, Cant, Jargon, Lingo, Patois, Slang, Vernacular

9. Noun. A resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets.
Exact synonyms: Potentiometer
Generic synonyms: Potential Divider, Voltage Divider

10. Noun. Street names for marijuana.
Exact synonyms: Dope, Gage, Grass, Green Goddess, Locoweed, Mary Jane, Sens, Sess, Skunk, Smoke, Weed
Generic synonyms: Cannabis, Ganja, Marihuana, Marijuana
Derivative terms: Dope, Dope, Smoke

Definition of Pot

1. n. 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. v. t. To place or inclose in pots

3. v. i. To tipple; to drink.

4. v. t. To shoot for the pot, i.e., cooking; to secure or hit by a pot shot; to shoot when no special skill is needed.

5. v. i. To take a pot shot or shots, as at game or an enemy.

6. n. The total of the bets at stake at one time, as in racing or card playing; the pool;

Definition of Pot

1. to put in a pot (a round, fairly deep container) [v POTTED, POTTING, POTS]

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Pot

post and lintel
post card
post chaise
post doc
post exchange
post hoc
post hoc ergo propter hoc
post hole
post horn
post horse
post meridiem
post oak
post office
post road
posy
pot (current term)
pot-au-feu
pot-trained
potabilities
potability
potable
potableness
potablenesses
potables
potage
potager
potagers
potages
potage St. Germain
potamic

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