cruses

noun

plural of cruse
as in vessels

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  1. vessels
  2. kettles
  3. bottles
  4. cups
Noun
  • Indonesian navy ships also assisted along with a number of passing vessels near the location of the incident.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Carbon storage from corn It is then injected underground in deep geological storage vessels.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of vessels
Noun
  • There were three rice cookers and three electric kettles on a long white counter by a deep sink and a dish rack.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
  • A lot of hotels don't expect guests to do this (and aren't aware of this behavior) and don't 'deep' clean the kettles.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of kettles
Noun
  • Polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, is most frequently found in pipes, credit cards, plastic bottles, electrical cable insulation, and other everyday items.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
  • When he was arrested later that day, police found five empty bottles of beer in his car.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of bottles
Noun
  • Multiply that by the three to five cups required for a loaf of bread, and your end product’s consistency will be off.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Spread half of batter (about 1 3/4 cups) into prepared pan, and sprinkle with half of streusel.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of cups
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