Definition of crock
(Entry 1 of 4)
crock
verb (1)
crocked; crocking; crocks
Definition of crock (Entry 2 of 4)
: to transfer color (as when rubbed or washed)
a suede that will not crock
crock
noun (2)Definition of crock (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: one that is broken-down, disabled, or impaired
so many old … crocks with one foot in the grave— Angus Wilson
2
slang
: a complaining medical patient whose illness is largely imaginary or psychosomatic
crock
verb (2)
crocked; crocking; crocks
Definition of crock (Entry 4 of 4)
: to cause to become disabled
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The first known use of crock was before the 12th century
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