lobster pot
A 'lobster pot' can refer to both a tool used in lobster fishing and a vessel for cooking lobsters.
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Definition
B2Fishing
(technical)A trap used to catch lobsters, typically made of wire or wood, with a one-way entrance that prevents lobsters from escaping.
Example
- Fishermen checked their lobster pots daily to see if they had caught anything.
B2Cooking
(informal)A large metal pot used for boiling or steaming lobsters.
Example
- She filled the lobster pot with water and set it on the stove to boil.
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