watering pot

watering pot
noun
a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants
Syn: ↑watering can
Hypernyms: ↑container
Part Meronyms: ↑handle, ↑grip, ↑handgrip, ↑hold, ↑spout

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noun
1. or watering can : a vessel usually in the form of a can with a spout having a perforated nozzle that is used to sprinkle water (as on plants or clothes)

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watering can or (US) watering pot noun
A vessel used for watering plants
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Main Entry:water

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watering pot,
= watering can. (Cf.watering can)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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