Pot. 1.
(Sugar.) A perforated hogshead in which crude sugar is placed for drainage of the molasses.
2. (Tinning.) a. A vessel filled with melted tallow in which the charcoal-iron plates are dipped before tinning. Grease-pot. b. A bath used in the same work, known as a wash-pot.
3. (Founding.) A brass-founder's name for a crucible. Graphite pots are most generally in use.