pitcher-shaped
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4.7
Shaped like a pitcher with a round body and a narrow neck
- adjective
- /ˈpɪtʃər-ʃeɪpt/
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en forma de jarro
- The artist created a beautiful, pitcher-shaped vase that was perfect for holding flowers.
Examples
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This carnivorous plant has hollow, pitcher-shaped leaves that each contain a small pool of rainwater, in which their victims drown.
Academic text (1992) -
We found a pitcher-shaped rock formation along the hiking trail that captivated all the visitors.
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The antique shop displayed a collection of pitcher-shaped containers that were crafted from clay.
Synonyms
funnel-shaped
vspitcher-shaped
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4.3
Having a wide top and a narrow bottom for pouring liquids into a container
narrows at the top instead of at the bottom
urn-shaped
vspitcher-shaped
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6.9
A shape like a vase with a narrow base and a wider top
has a narrow opening at the top instead
How Pitcher-Shaped
Surface Forms
pitcher-shaped positive
Morphology
Etymology
Pitcher-shaped means 'like a pitcher', a round container with a narrow neck used to 'pour' liquids. So when we call a vase or a plant leaf pitcher-shaped, we mean it has a rounded body and a small opening that looks ready to hold and pour water.