cruse

noun

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as in vessel

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Recent Examples of cruse For Jews, the Maccabees' story and the legend of the single cruse of oil burning eight days signals the possibility that a dedicated few, inspired by faith in their purpose, can reshape history. — Joshua M. Davidson, CNN, 28 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruse
  1. vessel
  2. beaker
  3. kettle
  4. cup
Noun
  • According to the county authorities and neighbors on dry land, the anchor-outs are also homeless, and their not-always-seaworthy vessels are a threat to the bay’s ecosystem.
    — Maggie McGowan, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Shadow fleets are vessels that operate outside of the official shipping system.
    — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of vessel
Noun
  • Many labs currently use a basic setup involving an electrolyte solution and two electrodes in an open beaker.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
  • The final tear drawn from the once overflowing beaker.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
Definition of beaker
Noun
  • Fill a tea kettle or pot with water, and set it to boil on your stove.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Pause until the fire is lit, and the kettle in the kitchen has long since clicked off.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of kettle
Noun
  • The lack of an alternative striker to Haaland could be problematic if the 26-year-old misses any significant period, and given Trafford played an important role in City winning two domestic cups last season, Rulli will have a lot to live up to.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In the bowl of stand mixer (or large bowl, if using a hand mixer), put 3/4 cup (144g) sugar and grate the zest of both lemons over (about 1 tablespoon).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cup

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