Definition of Potter

1. Noun. A craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln.

Exact synonyms: Ceramicist, Ceramist, Thrower
Generic synonyms: Artificer, Artisan, Craftsman, Journeyman
Specialized synonyms: Josiah Spode, Spode, Josiah Wedgwood, Wedgwood
Derivative terms: Ceramics, Ceramics, Throw

2. Verb. Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly. "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house"
Exact synonyms: Mess Around, Monkey, Monkey Around, Muck About, Muck Around, Putter, Tinker
Specialized synonyms: Puddle
Generic synonyms: Work
Derivative terms: Potterer, Putterer, Tinker, Tinkerer, Tinkerer

3. Verb. Work lightly. "The old lady is pottering around in the garden"
Exact synonyms: Putter
Generic synonyms: Busy, Occupy
Derivative terms: Potterer, Putterer

4. Verb. Move around aimlessly.
Exact synonyms: Potter Around, Putter, Putter Around
Generic synonyms: Move
Derivative terms: Potterer, Putterer

Definition of Potter

1. n. One whose occupation is to make earthen vessels.

2. v. i. To busy one's self with trifles; to labor with little purpose, energy, of effect; to trifle; to pother.

3. v. t. To poke; to push; also, to disturb; to confuse; to bother.

Definition of Potter

1. to putter [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: putter

Lexicographical Neighbors of Potter

potshot
potshots
potshotting
potsie
potsies
potstone
potstones
potsy
pott
Pott's disease
pottage
pottages
potted
potteen
potteens
potter (current term)
potter's clay
potter's earth
potter's field
potter's wheel
pottered
potterer
potterers
potteries
pottering
potteringly
potters
pottery
potter around
potter bee

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