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Meaning Of Pot
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.
n.
An earthen or pewter cup for liquors; a mug.
n.
The quantity contained in a pot; a potful; as, a pot of ale.
n.
A metal or earthenware extension of a flue above the top of a
chimney; a chimney pot.
n.
A crucible; as, a graphite pot; a melting pot.
n.
A wicker vessel for catching fish, eels, etc.
n.
A perforated cask for draining sugar.
n.
A size of paper. See Pott.
v. t.
To place or inclose in pots
v. t.
To preserve seasoned in pots.
v. t.
To set out or cover in pots; as, potted plants or bulbs.
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.