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cruet

UK
/ˈkruː.ɪt/
US
/ˈkruː.ɪt/

Translations

cruetnoun
cruets
pl
UK
/ˈkruː.ɪt/
US
/ˈkruː.ɪt/
She poured olive oil from the cruet onto the salad.
Она налила оливковое масло из графина на салат.
The cruet set on the table included a small bottle for vinegar.
Набор бутылочек на столе включал маленькую бутылочку для уксуса.
Additional translations
флакон
сосуд
Synonyms
container
jar
flask
bottle
vessel
cruetadjective
UK
/ˈkruː.ɪt/
US
/ˈkru.ɪt/
Used attributively before another noun to denote an object related to or holding condiments, e.g., “cruet stand”.

Definitions

cruetnoun
A small container or bottle, often with a stopper, used for holding liquids such as vinegar or oil, typically part of a set for use at the dining table.
The cruet set on the dining table included bottles for both olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
A small container used in religious ceremonies to hold the wine or water for the Eucharist.
The altar server carefully carried the cruet filled with wine to the priest during the mass.
In British English, a small container for salt or pepper, or the complete set of such condiment containers kept on the dining table.
Could you pass the cruet so I can season my chips?
cruetadjective
Relating to a vessel or set used for holding table condiments.
She bought a matching cruet stand for her new dining room.
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