cruse
- noun
- /kruːz/
- Archaic
- He poured water gently from a cruse onto the thirsty plant.
- cruse of oil
Examples
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An ancient cruse was discovered during the archaeological dig.
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The ancient cruse was made of clay.
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The widow's cruse of oil miraculously never ran dry.
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She poured the olive oil into a cruse.
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The little boy carefully poured water from the cruse into his cup at the picnic.
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She filled the cruse with olive oil before starting to cook the delicious meal.
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He reached for the cruse on the shelf to add more water to the plants.
Synonyms
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3.2
A container that holds liquids like a bowl or cup
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1.0
A large container with a narrow opening for holding and pouring liquids
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6.2
A thick clay pot used to store food or drink
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9.3
A small bottle for oil or vinegar used at the table
A small jug for holding alcohol
A small bottle for carrying water or wine
A small jar for jam or fruit preserves
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Etymology
The word cruse comes from an old word for a hollow container, like the French cruche which means 'jug'. So a cruse is a small jar used to hold and pour liquids like oil or water.