pourer

pour

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Definitions of pourer word

verb with object pourer to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something: to pour a glass of milk; to pour water on a plant. 1
verb with object pourer to emit or propel, especially continuously or rapidly: The hunter poured bullets into the moving object. 1
verb with object pourer to produce or utter in or as in a stream or flood (often followed by out): to pour out one's troubles to a friend. 1
verb without object pourer to issue, move, or proceed in great quantity or number: Crowds poured from the stadium after the game. 1
verb without object pourer to flow forth or along; stream: Floodwaters poured over the embankments. 1
verb without object pourer to rain heavily (often used impersonally with it as subject): It was pouring, but fortunately we had umbrellas. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English pouren; origin uncertain

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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