noun something resembling a saucer in shape.
2. saucer ·noun a shallow socket for the pivot of a capstan.
3. saucer ·noun a flat, shallow caisson for raising sunken ships.
4. saucer ·noun a small pan or vessel in which sauce was set on a table.
5. saucer ·noun a small dish, commonly deeper than a plate, in which a cup is set at table.