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| can2 |
to preserve (food) by sealing in a jar or can. [1/9 definitions] |
| canned |
sealed within a can or jar. [1/2 definitions] |
| crock |
an earthenware container, esp. a pot or jar. [1/2 definitions] |
| gallipot |
a small glazed jar formerly used by druggists for medicines or the like. |
| jog1 |
to move or jar slightly; nudge. [1/9 definitions] |
| Leyden jar |
an early device for accumulating and holding static electricity that consists of a glass jar coated inside and out with tinfoil, with a metal rod connected to the inner foil lining and passing out of the jar through an insulated stopper or lid. |
| lid |
a hinged or removable cover for a container such as a dish, jar, or trunk. [1/6 definitions] |
| Mason jar |
a wide-mouthed glass jar with a lid that screws on, often used for home canning and preserving. |
| mouth |
the opening in a jar or other vessel. [1/9 definitions] |
| olla |
(Spanish) a wide-mouthed earthenware pot or jar, used for water, cooking, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| open-mouthed |
of a jar or pitcher, having a wide mouth. [1/4 definitions] |
| potpourri |
a mixture of dried flowers, such as roses, and spices, kept in a jar and used for its fragrance. [1/3 definitions] |
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