crock
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6.2
- noun
- /krɑk/
- For example: I registered at Macy's... and there's this crock pot that I'm dying to have.
- a crock pot
Examples
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Add coconut milk, condensed milk, and extracts to your crock pot, whisking to combine.
Blog text (10) -
I can't stress enough how great a crock pot is for those who hate to cook!
Blog text (25) -
Not to mention, I love using the crock pot for everything under the sun!
Blog text (10) -
I'm going to turn on my crock pot for about four hours on medium low heat.
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The rice was transferred to crock pots at the church and kept warm at a low temperature setting.
Academic text (1997) -
Shelves of Fornley's cart were filled with small crocks of honey, which Forney hoped would be a high-demand item.
Fiction book (2002) -
The chef stored the homemade tomato sauce in a large crock to keep it fresh.
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After the harvest, we filled several crocks with pickled vegetables for winter storage.
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She carefully chose a decorative crock to display her homemade jams on the kitchen shelf.
Synonyms
475
1.0
A round container used for cooking or holding plants
311
1.0
A wide glass or clay container for storing food
9
3.2
A glass container with a screw lid that keeps air out to preserve food
1
9.3
A small bottle for oil or vinegar used at the table
1
3.7
A jar made of baked clay used for storing food or liquids
1
9.9
A small jar that holds liquids like oil or water
1
9.9
A pot holding about two litres used as an old measure for liquids or dry food
1
6.3
A small jar for jam or fruit preserves
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Etymology
Crock comes from old words for a clay pot and is the same idea as crockery, the dishes made of clay; think of a thick earthen jar used to store food. That's why a crock is a heavy pot for pickles or storage.