crock meaning and definition

CROCK noun

Definition of crock (noun)

1. a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
   • synonyms: carbon black, lampblack, smut, soot
2. nonsense; foolish talk
   • "that's a crock"
3. an earthen jar (made of baked clay)
   • synonyms: earthenware jar

CROCK verb

Definition of crock (verb)

1. release color when rubbed, of badly dyed fabric
2. soil with or as with crock