Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

smudge pot

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.80 in modern English

Syllables
smudge pot
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A set of kerosene flares with round bottoms and wicks in a protected cage, once used to mark highway construction sites and as utility flares.

noun

An oil-burning device used to prevent frost on fruit trees.

noun

A pot of tar and oil burned to produce thick noxious smoke to discourage pests.

noun

A bowl used to hold herbs that are to be burnt and to catch the resulting ashes.

Inflected Forms

smudge pots (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

smokepot smoker

Synonyms

orchard heater choofa smudge bowl

Questions

What does smudge pot mean?
A set of kerosene flares with round bottoms and wicks in a protected cage, once used to mark highway construction sites and as utility flares.

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