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“Croc” or “Crock”

croc / crock are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

croc k·r·AA·k

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

crock k·r·AA·k

  • nounnonsense; foolish talk.
  • nounan earthen jar (made of baked clay).
  • verbrelease color when rubbed, of badly dyed fabric.
  • verbsoil with or as with crock.
Usage

Examples in context

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“croc”

  • …Revolucionaria de Obreros y Campesinos (CROC) is a Mexican trade union
  • Killer Croc (classic)
  • Until 1980 the CROC had 750 000 workers inside…
  • Killer Croc

“crock”

  • …principle employed by the modern crock pot.

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