pot definition

1. metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
2. the quantity contained in a pot
3. a container in which plants are cultivated
4. the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker)
5. slang for a paunch
6. a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets
7. street names for marijuana
8. plant in a pot
• examples: He potted the palm