potter

A craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them in a kiln.

ruРемесленник, который придаёт форму глиняной посуде на гончарном круге и обжигает её в печи.esArtesano que moldea arcilla en un torno para crear recipientes u objetos y los cuece en un horno.frArtisan qui façonne des objets en argile sur un tour de potier puis les cuit dans un four. Peut aussi désigner celui qui fabrique ou vend de la poterie.deHandwerker, der Gefäße aus Ton formt und sie im Ofen brennt; auch der Besitzer oder Arbeiter einer Töpferei.ptArtesão que molda objetos de barro, especialmente vasos e potes, no torno ou à mão, e os coze em forno para torná-los duráveis.zh指制作陶器的人，通常在陶轮上将黏土塑形，然后烧制。也可泛指从事陶艺创作或制作陶瓷器皿的工匠。arصانع يصوغ الطين ويشكّله على الدولاب ليصنع منه الأواني والخزف ثم يحرقها في الفرن. ويشمل أيضاً من يصنع الفخار والأواني الطينية يدوياً.

1. Craftsman of pottery B1 formal

   A skilled artisan who creates ceramic objects, such as pots, vases, and dishes, by shaping clay on a wheel and firing them in a kiln.

   • The potter carefully centered the clay on the wheel.
   • She learned the craft from a master potter in Japan.
   • The potter's kiln reached over 1000 degrees Celsius.

   ruГончарesAlfarerofrPotier (artisan céramiste)deTöpferptOleirozh陶工arصانع الفخار

   Synonyms: ceramicistceramistthrower

• potters plural form
• potters' possessive plural form
• potter's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to occupy oneself in a leisurely or aimless manner, often with minor tasks or activities.

ruГлагол, означающий заниматься чем-либо в неторопливой или бесцельной манере, часто с мелкими делами или занятиями.esVerbo que significa ocuparse de manera lenta o sin objetivo definido, a menudo realizando tareas pequeñas o actividades sin importancia.frVerbe signifiant s'occuper de manière tranquille ou sans but précis, souvent avec de petites tâches ou activités.deVerb, das bedeutet, sich in gemächlicher oder zielloser Weise mit kleinen Dingen oder Tätigkeiten zu beschäftigen; oft auch ohne festes Ziel vor sich hin werken.ptVerbo que significa ocupar-se de atividades de forma lenta, relaxada ou sem objetivo definido, muitas vezes com pequenas tarefas domésticas ou passatempos.zh动词，指悠闲地或漫无目的地做某事，常指做些琐碎小事或闲混。arفعل يعني الانشغال بأمور صغيرة أو أعمال تافهة بطريقة بطيئة أو بلا هدف واضح، أو قضاء الوقت في أنشطة خفيفة غير مهمة.

1. Engage in random or unplanned activities B2 informal british

   To spend time doing small, unimportant tasks or moving around without a clear purpose.

   • He spent the afternoon pottering around the garden.
   • She likes to potter about the house on weekends.
   • They pottered in the shed, fixing old tools.

   ruЗаниматься мелкими деламиesEntretenerse sin rumbo ni objetivofrbricoler, flânerdeKleine Dinge erledigenptFazer pequenas tarefaszh做些琐事arالانشغال بأمور صغيرة

   Synonyms: fiddlemess aboutmuck aboutputtertinker

   Antonyms: dashhurryrush

2. Work lightly or casually B2 informal british

   To do light, unhurried work, often without a specific goal.

   • He pottered at his desk, organizing papers.
   • She pottered with the flowers in the vase.
   • They pottered in the kitchen, preparing a simple meal.

   ruЗаниматься легкой работойestrabajar sin prisafrBricoler sans hâtedeLeichte Arbeit verrichtenptFazer trabalhos leveszh做些轻松的活儿arالقيام بعمل خفيف

   Synonyms: dabbleputtertinker

   Antonyms: drivehustlelaborstrivetoil

3. Move around aimlessly B2 informal british

   To walk or move slowly and without a clear direction or purpose.

   • He pottered down the lane, looking at the shops.
   • She pottered through the park, enjoying the sunshine.
   • They pottered around the museum for an hour.

   ruБродить без целиesdeambular sin rumbofrflâner sans butdeZiellos umherwandernptVagar sem rumozh闲逛arالتجول بلا هدف

   Synonyms: ambledriftmeandermoochputtersaunterstrollwander

   Antonyms: dashhurryrushscurryspeedsprint

• pottered past participle
• pottered past simple
• pottering present participle
• potters third person singular

Phrasal variants: potter around