Schrottkiste — meaning in English
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English meaning
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crock
noun A container made of stoneware or earthenware, such as a jar or pot.
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jalopy
noun An old, run-down car, especially one that still somehow runs.
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wreck
noun The remains of a vehicle, ship, or structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged.
Senses
Schrottkiste is used for these senses in English:
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crock
(UK) An old or broken-down vehicle (and formerly a horse or ewe).
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jalopy
(US, dated) An old, dilapidated or unpretentious automobile.
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wreck
Something or someone that has been ruined.
crock — full definition
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noun A container made of stoneware or earthenware, such as a jar or pot.
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noun Informal: nonsense, or a poor excuse.
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noun Informal: a person, animal, or vehicle worn out or limited by age or injury.
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verb To injure or break something.
