cruses

noun

plural of cruse
as in vessels

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  1. vessels
  2. kettles
  3. bottles
  4. cups
Noun
  • Elbit Systems’ naval portfolio includes unmanned surface vessels, underwater systems, integrated command-and-control (C2) suites, electro-optical and sonar systems, communications and electronic warfare technologies.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibition presents 63 original prints and limited-edition ceramics, including vessels, plates, pitchers and sculptural forms created by the artist after 1947.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of vessels
Noun
  • Between coffee makers, air fryers, kettles, toaster ovens and multi-cookers, many kitchens now have more small appliances than counter space, and an appliance garage gives them a dedicated home.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Before my arrival, the Belâawane’s caravan comprised 200 goats, two dogs to help herd the goats, two chickens for eggs, and three donkeys to transport the chickens, tea kettles, jugs for water, blankets, and other food and camp supplies.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of kettles
Noun
  • This two-step exfoliant bottles a little of that magic up for at-home use.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Fall is the season of special whiskey releases, a time when highly collectible bottles start dropping that fans are willing to pay top dollar for.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of bottles
Noun
  • The front counter handwashing sink was blocked by cases of soda, pizza boxes and boxes of cups.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults eat about 2 cups of fruit a day on a 2,000-calorie diet.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of cups
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