(~s)
1.
A ~ is a clay pot or jar. (OLD-FASHIONED)
N-COUNT
2.
If you describe someone as an old ~, you mean that they are old and weak. (BRIT INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED)
N-COUNT
3.
If you describe what someone has said as a ~, you mean that you think it is foolish, wrong, or untrue. (mainly AM INFORMAL)
N-COUNT: usu sing disapproval
4.
a ~ of gold: see gold