Schrottkiste — meaning in English

English meaning

• crock noun A container made of stoneware or earthenware, such as a jar or pot.
• jalopy noun An old, run-down car, especially one that still somehow runs.
• 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:

• crock (UK) An old or broken-down vehicle (and formerly a horse or ewe).
• jalopy (US, dated) An old, dilapidated or unpretentious automobile.
• wreck Something or someone that has been ruined.

crock — full definition

1. noun A container made of stoneware or earthenware, such as a jar or pot.
2. noun Informal: nonsense, or a poor excuse.
3. noun Informal: a person, animal, or vehicle worn out or limited by age or injury.
4. verb To injure or break something.

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