What does CROCK mean?

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Noun, verb

2. Definitions

1. a. (noun) A pot or jar, typically earthenware, used for cooking or storing food.
   b. (noun) A container for liquids, especially alcoholic drinks.
   c. (noun) A person or thing that is old, decrepit, or unreliable.
   d. (verb) To put or preserve (food) in a crock.
   e. (verb) To become old, decrepit, or unreliable.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /krɑk/
• UK: /krɒk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "crock" originated from the Old English word "crocca," meaning pot or pitcher. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word has evolved to have multiple meanings, including a container for food or drink, a person or thing that is old or unreliable, and a verb meaning to preserve food in a crock or to become old or unreliable.

5. Synonyms

1. a. (noun) Pot, jar, container, vessel, urn, pitcher, cauldron.
   b. (noun) Jug, bottle, flask, decanter, carafe.
   c. (noun) Antique, relic, fossil, has-been, old-timer.
   d. (verb) Preserve, store, can, bottle.
   e. (verb) Deteriorate, decline, degenerate, decay.

6. Related Words

1. Brick
2. Crack
3. Chock
4. Chirk

7. Example Sentences

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