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Containers made from clay
“Peter fires a hose of steaming water at the crocks before they're run through the main dishwashers.”
Plural for an earthenware pot or jar
“The beans, most often scarlet runners, were sliced and salted in a crock for the winter.”
Plural for senseless or absurd language, behavior, or ideas
“I say it's a bunch of crock to say that anybody who wants to can find work.”
Plural for a person who is aged or elderly
“Put simply, I've become a grumpy old crock.”
Plural for a person who is physically limited by illness or injury
“If I weren't such a feeble old crock, I'd fetch her back! But the way my midriff behaves, if I went, I'd just be someone else for her to take care of.”
Plural for a cylindrical container, typically used for holding or cooking food
Plural for a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Plural for a total misrepresentation of the facts
Plural for an inferior or worn-out horse, used for ordinary riding
Plural for a misleading account, or the act of giving one
Plural for an old, dilapidated vehicle
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