Definition 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.
• v. t. - To pocket.
• v. i. - To tipple; to drink.