crock Synonyms
Another word for crock
• noun (Context 1)
An earthenware pot, jar, or other thick ceramic vessel, often used for storing or preserving food.
"My grandmother fermented homemade sauerkraut in a heavy stoneware jar in the cellar."
• noun (Context 2)
Something considered to be complete nonsense, falsehood, or foolish talk (informal).
"He claimed he was late because of a flat tire, which everyone knew was a total nonsense."
• noun (Context 3)
A broken piece of earthenware or pottery, often placed at the bottom of a flowerpot to aid drainage.
"The gardener placed several clay crocks over the drainage hole before adding the potting soil."
• noun (Context 4)
An old, worn-out, frail, or decrepit person, animal, or vehicle (informal).
"Despite calling himself an old wreck, he still walks five miles through the hills every morning."
• verb (Context 5)
To disable, injure, or make someone physically unfit, especially in sports (informal).
"The star striker was crocked during the opening match and missed the rest of the tournament."
• verb (Context 6)
To give off dye or color when rubbed, or to stain with soot or dirt (especially of dyed cloth).
"Poorly dyed indigo fabric often crocks onto lighter clothing when rubbed."
Opposites of crock
The opposite of crock shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: