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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CRUET

From Anglo-French, diminutive of Old French crue flask, of Germanic origin; compare Old Saxon krūka, Old English crūce pot.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CRUET

cruet  [ˈkruːɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CRUET

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cruet is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CRUET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cruet

A cruet /ˈkruː.ɨt/, also called a caster, is a small flat-bottomed vessel with a narrow neck. Cruets often have an integral lip or spout, and may also have a handle. Unlike a small carafe, a cruet has a stopper or lid. Cruets are normally made from glass, ceramic, or stainless steel.

Definition of cruet in the English dictionary

The first definition of cruet in the dictionary is a small container for holding pepper, salt, vinegar, oil, etc, at table. Other definition of cruet is a set of such containers, esp on a stand. Cruet is also either of a pair of small containers for the wine and water used in the Eucharist.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CRUET


arcuate
ˈɑːkjuːɪt
attuite
æˈtjuːɪt
bluet
ˈbluːɪt
chewet
ˈtʃuːɪt
floruit
ˈflɒruːɪt
Hewitt
ˈhjuːɪt
Innuit
ˈɪnjuːɪt
intuit
ɪnˈtjuːɪt
Inuit
ˈɪnjuːɪt
inukshuit
ɪˈnʊkʃjuːɪt
subarcuate
sʌbˈɑːkjuːɪt
suet
ˈsuːɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CRUET

crudeness
crudity
crudy
cruel
cruelly
cruelness
cruels
cruelties
cruelty
cruelty-free
cruet set
Cruft
Cruikshank
cruise
cruise control
cruise missile
cruiser
cruiserweight
cruiseway
cruisewear

WORDS THAT END LIKE CRUET

baguet
banquet
blanquet
bosquet
bouquet
briquet
coquet
croquet
do one´s cruet
duet
fouet
Fouquet
minuet
parquet
piano duet
picquet
piquet
racquet
roquet
tourniquet

Synonyms and antonyms of cruet in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cruet» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CRUET

Find out the translation of cruet to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cruet from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cruet» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

调味瓶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

vinagrera
570 millions of speakers

English

cruet
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

cruet
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إبريق زجاجي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

графинчик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

galheteiro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শিশি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

burette
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cruet
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Menage
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

調味料入れ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

양념병
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Crumbungan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chai
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுவைப் பொருள் கலம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्रूर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şişe
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ampolla
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

flaszka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

графинчик
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Cruet
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ξυδιέρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sout en peper
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cruet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cruet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cruet

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CRUET»

The term «cruet» is regularly used and occupies the 100.052 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CRUET» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cruet» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cruet» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cruet

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CRUET»

Discover the use of cruet in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cruet and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Perfect Likeness: European and American Portrait Miniatures ...
Mme Madeleine Pauline Du Cruet Augustin, 1 80 1 Watercolor on ivory 2 'A in. ( 6.4cm) diameter Signed and dated lower left edge: Augustin a Fussigny 1801; inscribed on backing paper (in a later hand): Madeleine Pauline / Du Cruet nee 15 ...
Cincinnati Art Museum, Julie Aronson, Marjorie E. Wieseman, 2006
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Price Guide to Contemporary Collectibles and Limited Editions
1982 CL * 30.00 PR FLOWER BAND IN CRYSTAL □ CREAMER AND OPEN SUGAR 8402CK, CHERRIES IN 1976 CL * 95.00 PR CHOCOLATE GLASS ( LEVAY) CRUETS WITH STOPPERS * □ CRUET 1674LE, SEA MIST GREEN, 7 1/2 IN.
Mary Sieber, 2004
3
The Ministry of Servers
Be sure to leave the cruet stoppers on the table, and have the handles of the cruets facing toward the priest so that he can take them easily. He will pour some of the wine and water into the chalice. Next, return to the table and put down the ...
Michael Kwatera, 2004
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: A Practical Guide to ...
Clin Orthop. 1986;203:45–53. 4. Hilton DL, Jr. Microdiscectomy with minimally invasive tubular retractor. In: Perez-Cruet MJ, Fessler RG, editors. Outpatient Spinal Surgery. 1st ed. St. Louis, MO: Quality Medical Publishing; 2002. pp. 159– 170.
Burak Ozgur, Edward Benzel, Steven Garfin, 2009
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Warman's Fenton Glass: Identification and Price Guide
... FOOTED REGENCY, FLOWER BAND IN CRYSTAL 1982 - 33 Pr CREAMER AND OPEN SUGAR 8402CK, CHERRIES IN CHOCOLATE GLASS (LEVAY) 1976 - 103 Pr CRUETS WITH STOPPERS CRUET 1860BX, FLOWER AND FERN IN ...
Mark Moran, 2007
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Parish Acolyte Guide
Bow in return, and take the box back to the credence table and replace the lid. Next carry both the water and wine cruets to the altar. Since the wine will be poured first, that cruet should be in your right hand with the handle facing the priest or ...
Donna H. Barthle, 2003
7
Advances in Spinal Stabilization
11 Khoo LT, Perez-Cruet MJ, Laich DT, Fessler RG: Posterior cervical microendoscopic foramino- tomy; in Perez-Cruet MJ, Fessler RG (eds): Outpatient Spinal Surgery. St. Louis, Quality Medical Publishing, 2002, pp 71–93. 12 Krupp W, Muke ...
Regis W. Haid, Brian R. Subach, Gerald E. Rodts, 2003
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100 Antiques of the Future
LOT SO: NOVELTY CRUET SETS Cruet sets are small, often intricate and delicate, containers designed to hold salt, pepper, mustard, oil and vinegar. Think of virtually any form or design and you can guarantee that a cruet set has been made ...
Michael Hogben, 2007
9
History of Soy Sauce (160 CE To 2012)
Summary: A search of the Web using Google and the terms “soy cruet*” or “soy sauce cruet*” yielded the following results: (1) “George III silver 'soy' cruet label. Made by James Hyde in London circa 1785.” 2.5 cm wide. Price: £245.00.
William Shurtleff, Akiko Aoyagi, 2012
10
The Treasury of San Marco, Venice
Rock-crystal cruet Stonework: Fatimid, late 10th century. Metalwork: Venetian (?), probably 13th century Rock-crystal, silver-gilt, niello. Height 280 mm, width 105mm, diam. of base 85 mm Tesoro, no. 86 This cruet, which is now the only ...
David Buckton, 1984

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CRUET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cruet is used in the context of the following news items.
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Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?
... the furniture and equipage utilized in service exploded all over the newly minted dining room—epergnes, cruet stands, fish knives—pushed ... «Maine Antique Digest, Jul 15»
2
CCTEC hires new principal
McGraw replaces Patrick Cruet, who previously served as the tech school's principal for three years before resigning May 20 and taking a new ... «Vineland Daily Journal, Jul 15»
3
6 of the best summer beach essentials
... everything you need to serve a picnic for four people, including ceramic plates, goblets, cutlery, cotton napkins, a cruet set and a Waiter's Friend corkscrew. «House To Home, Jul 15»
4
Alma cruets from Unison are perfect way to store oil, vinegar
In a beautiful earthenware cruet, say, inspired by Portuguese pottery and featuring a tapered silhouette and cork stopper? Unison's Alma cruets ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
5
Summer means salads, salads can mean fatty dressings
To test my theory, I bought a Good Seasons cruet and dressing mix combo pack. I cooked up some slightly thickened broth, used 1 tablespoon ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jun 15»
6
Joanna McQuillan Weeks - Dine Out: Riccardi's still going strong …
It comes dressed with a sprinkle of Italian herbs, oil and vinegar, but you can add more from the cruet on the table. Loring enjoyed the ... «SouthCoastToday.com, Jun 15»
7
Cosmic Psychos - Cum The Raw Prawn
Compared to the relative subtlety of late '80s gems Pub, Elle, or even Dead in a Ditch from 2005's Off Ya Cruet! album, the vast majority of ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jun 15»
8
Critérium du Dauphiné: Kennaugh wins stage 1
KOM 3 - Côte du Cruet. #, Rider Name (Country) Team, Result. 1, Daniel Teklehaimanot (Eri) MTN - Qhubeka, 1. KOM 4 - Côte du Villard ... «Cyclingnews.com, Jun 15»
9
Why families with three or more children are the happiest
But my wife and I are not a mustard pot short of the full cruet set. We are, in fact, pretty happy. Very happy? We probably are. This will sound ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
10
Invoice fits the bill for Shields' mercantile past
... bought one from this lot, along with whole sets of the aforementioned knives and forks; as well as cake baskets, claret jugs and cruet sets. «Shields Gazette, Jun 15»

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