Jug

A pot (Latin canna, reed ') is a vessel for liquids.

General

Pots made ​​of solid, for the preparation of moldable materials (ceramics, glass, metal, plastic, etc.). They are used for storage and presentation, usually of drinks used. Up is always an opening for filling, which is in some cans closed with a closing lid. Cans tend to have a handle ( handle, handle or strap) and a device for selectively emptying ( spout hole spout, spout ).

The term also referred to old fluid Dimensions ( in Bavaria 1.07 liters, in Thuringia, in Dresden 0.9355 liters ) until 1884 was ' pot ' in Germany official secondary name for liter.

Species

After use, material, or special properties:

  • Tin can
  • Beer jug
  • Choenkännchen, Ancient
  • Coffee percolator, Caffettiera, on stove, with riser
  • Watering can, Pflanzenwässerung
  • Coffee pot for drinks
  • Crane pot, pot rack historical
  • Milk churn
  • Oilcan
  • Teapot for drinks
  • Flagon, archaeological
  • Thermos jug
  • Wine jug, Vasum Sacrum

Sayings

  • "Volle Kanne " is used as an idiom meaning " max effort " or " highest speed ".
  • Pot is a colloquial name for the saxophone.
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