crock

Meanings

• noun

  A large earthenware container with a wide mouth and a narrow neck, used for cooking or storing food.

  - "She baked a casserole in her crock."
  - "The crock of stew simmered all day long."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɹɒk/
   
   
   
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2. /kɹɒk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

banger

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crock
dock , rock , lock

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Variants

List of all variants of crock that leads to same result
crock , crocks , crocked , crocking , Crock-Pot , Crock-Pots , crockpot , crockpots

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Etymology

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Old English crocc, from Proto-Germanic *krockōn- 'vessel, container'.

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Trivia

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1. Crocks were traditionally made by hand, and each one was unique.

2. Crocks were commonly used in rural areas before the invention of modern cooking appliances.

3. Crocks can be decorated with various designs or left plain.

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Related Concepts

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1. crockpot: A modern electric cooking appliance that operates like a crock, but uses electricity instead of being placed on a stove.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'crock' is used metaphorically to refer to a false or foolish belief. In art, crocks have been depicted in various ceramic styles throughout history.

How to Memorize "crock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, round, earthenware container with a narrow neck and a wide mouth. Visualize food being cooked or stored inside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crock' with large, earthenware containers used for cooking or storing food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'crock' by associating it with the image of a 'cooking rock'.

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