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. Source: opted

2. n. An earthen or pewter cup for liquors; a mug. Source: opted

3. n. The quantity contained in a pot; a potful; as, a pot of ale. Source: opted

4. n. A metal or earthenware extension of a flue above the top of a chimney; a chimney pot. Source: opted

5. n. A crucible; as, a graphite pot; a melting pot. Source: opted

6. n. A wicker vessel for catching fish, eels, etc. Source: opted

7. n. A perforated cask for draining sugar. Source: opted

8. n. A size of paper. See Pott. Source: opted

9. v. t. To place or inclose in pots Source: opted

10. v. t. To preserve seasoned in pots. Source: opted

11. v. t. To set out or cover in pots; as, potted plants or bulbs. Source: opted

12. v. t. To drain; as, to pot sugar, by taking it from the cooler, and placing it in hogsheads, etc., having perforated heads, through which the molasses drains off. Source: opted

13. v. t. To pocket. Source: opted

14. v. i. To tipple; to drink. Source: opted

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