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crock

 

[ krษ’k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooking vessel

A crock is a large clay pot or earthenware container that is used for cooking or storing food. It is commonly associated with slow cooking methods, particularly for dishes like casseroles or stews.

Synonyms

jar, pot, vessel

Examples of usage

  • I cooked a delicious stew in my crock.
  • The recipe calls for a crock to simmer the ingredients for hours.
  • Using a crock can enhance the flavors of your dish.
Context #2 | Noun

false statement

In informal use, 'crock' can refer to something that is nonsensical or a lie. It often describes a situation or statement that is ridiculous or unbelievable.

Synonyms

lie, nonsense, rubbish

Examples of usage

  • That story is a complete crock.
  • Don't believe his excuses, they are all just crock.
  • She dismissed his claims as nothing but crock.

Translations

Translations of the word "crock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vaso de barro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคŸเฅเคŸเฅ€ เค•เคพ เคฌเคฐเฅเคคเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tontopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panci tanah liat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะธะฝัะฝะธะน ะณะพั€ั‰ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ garnek gliniany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ˜ๅœŸ่ฃฝใฎ้‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pot en terre cuite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ olla de barro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kil kap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„์ž๊ธฐ ๋ƒ„๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุนุงุก ูุฎุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlinฤ›nรฝ hrnec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlinenรฝ hrniec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™ถ็ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glinena posoda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leirker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตั€ะฐะผะธะบะฐะปั‹า› ะบะฐัั‚ั€ัŽะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ˜แƒฎแƒ˜แƒก แƒญแƒฃแƒ แƒญแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keramika qabฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ olla de barro

Etymology

The word 'crock' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'croc', which means 'a pot' or 'a jar'. This term has evolved over the centuries to encompass various types of earthenware containers used for cooking or storing food. The usage of 'crock' to describe a ridiculous statement or idea is believed to have emerged in the early 20th century. This metaphorical extension likely stems from the notion that just as a crock can hold unwanted or unappetizing food, certain statements can hold falsehoods or absurdities. Today, the term is quite versatile, serving both culinary and colloquial purposes in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,586, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.