English Dictionary

cruet

/ˈkɹu.ɪt/

noun

A small bottle or container used to hold a condiment, such as salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, for use at a dining table. / (Britain) A stand for these containers.

The cruet on the dining table contains oil and vinegar.

意味（1）

A small bottle or container used to hold a condiment, such as salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, for use at a dining table.

By Jupiter there's vinegar! I heard him say to his friend, after he had stood on tiptoe an immense time, and had been crushed and beaten on all sides. And there's oil!! I saw them distinctly, in cruets! Can any gentleman, in front there, see mustard on the table? Sir, will you oblige me! Do you see a Mustard-Pot?

意味（2）

(Britain) A stand for these containers.

He[…]even had a second slice of lamb, for he was hungry. During the meal, as was his custom, he read from a book propped up against the cruet.

意味（3）

(Christianity) A small vessel used to hold wine or water for the Eucharist.