potter | ||
1. | [ noun ] (work) a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln | |
Synonyms: | ceramist thrower ceramicist | |
Related terms: | craftsman josiah_spode josiah_wedgwood throw | |
2. | [ verb ] (work) do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly | |
Synonyms: | mess_around tinker monkey monkey_around muck_around muck_about putter | |
Examples: | "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house" |
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Related terms: | work puddle tinker putterer | |
3. | [ verb ] (work) work lightly | |
Synonyms: | putter | |
Examples: | "The old lady is pottering around in the garden" |
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Related terms: | busy putterer | |
4. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 376 | |
5. | [ verb ] move around aimlessly | |
Synonyms: | putter_around potter_around putter | |
Related terms: | move putterer | |
Similar spelling: |
pottery pouter Potier pother Pothier poitier Pouteria powder Poutre Poitra poetry powdery potoroo putter Pitter petter patter |