Antonyms for potter

Grammar : Verb

Spell : pot-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɒt ər

Definition of potter

Origin : "maker of pots" (they also sometimes doubled as bell-founders), late Old English pottere "potter," reinforced by Old French potier "potter," agent noun from root of pot (n.1). As a surname from late 12c. Potter's field (1520s) is Biblical, a ground where clay suitable for pottery was dug, later purchased by high priests of Jerusalem as a burying ground for strangers, criminals, and the poor (Matt. xxvii:7). An older Old English word for "potter" was crocwyrhta "crock-wright."

As in mess around : verb fiddle; goof off
As in putter : verb dawdle
As in trifle : verb toy with; mess around
As in twiddle : verb fiddle
As in fiddle : verb mess with, tinker

Example sentences :

So, it all depends on the contents with which the Potter fills his jugs and pipkins, I assure you.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

In court the potter, asked of what he complained, replied: 'Of the peeping of an ass.'
Extract from : « Erasmus and the Age of Reformation » by Johan Huizinga

We heard "The Potter thumping his wet clay" and stopped and watched.
Extract from : « From Edinburgh to India & Burmah » by William G. Burn Murdoch

This method, indeed, dates from Aztec time, when there was no potter's wheel.
Extract from : « Mexico » by Charles Reginald Enock

And with most of them, let us frankly admit it, the hand of the Potter shook.
Extract from : « Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 » by Elbert Hubbard

"Hi ya, Potter," called Landy as they were saddling the horses.
Extract from : « David Lannarck, Midget » by George S. Harney

I would suggest that you make a potter's wheel for that purpose.
Extract from : « The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island » by Roger Thompson Finlay

In the twilight, Bird mistook his victim, and fired, killing Potter.
Extract from : « The Story of the Mormons » by William Alexander Linn

Even Mr. Potter had not connected him with either of these two exciting events.
Extract from : « Chatterbox, 1906 » by Various

"I told you Potter was after that marble, and you wouldn't have it, Count," growled Braddle.
Extract from : « The Tinted Venus » by F. Anstey

Synonyms for potter

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